SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize Bob Lee for continuing to promote racial harmony and 

peace among all people through his artwork; and

	WHEREAS, After a life spent as an activist, organizer, and 

social worker, Bob became an artist, and he has found another 

avenue to spread his message of hope and renewal; and

	WHEREAS, Bob started making collages seven years ago after 

his cousin and childhood friend James Byrd, Jr., was killed in 

Jasper; a former Black Panther, Bob wanted to promote peace among 

all people through his art; and

	WHEREAS, In mixed media pieces dealing with such issues as 

reparations, discrimination, and the HIV/AIDS crisis, Bob 

photocopies photographs and clippings from newspapers and 

magazines and colors them with markers, blending personal 

passions with mass distribution; he distributes copies of his 

collages to anyone who might be interested in them and also sends 

copies to the subjects of his work; and

	WHEREAS, Bob's work has been displayed at galleries 

throughout the state, including the South Austin Museum of 

Popular Culture; his work is being shown in a one-man exhibit at 

DiverseWorks in Houston from July 9 through August 5, 2005; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Bob Lee for 

his innovative art and his work in advancing better understanding 

among all people; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

                                                                           Ellis









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on July 25, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate