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79R20309 MAM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 2275



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jose E. Chavez is a gifted painter who has made an 
invaluable contribution to the artistic vitality of the Lone Star 
State; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 27, 1960, in Alpine, Mr. Chavez 
graduated from Marfa High School and studied criminal justice at 
Sul Ross State University and The University of Texas at El Paso; he 
was first recognized for his artistic abilities at five years of 
age, and he received several grade school art awards; and
	WHEREAS, Working primarily in acrylics, this self-taught 
artist uses a bold, expressionistic color palette to depict the 
Native American experience in the Southwest; in 1994, he founded El 
Mestizo Fine Arts gallery with his wife, Diana, to serve as a 
showcase for his artwork; and
	WHEREAS, Emphasizing the mestizo, or the mixing of the Native 
American and European cultures, he seeks to create images that 
inspire the viewer to learn more about native cultures and respect 
their lasting legacy; and
	WHEREAS, Through the beauty and power of his work, Jose 
Chavez pays tribute to the distinctive heritage of the Native 
American community as well as the rich culture of the Southwest, 
which continue to gain the admiration of many under his artistic 
wing; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jose E. Chavez for his artistic 
contributions to the State of Texas and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Chavez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.