SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 871

WHEREAS, Artists from the San Elizario Historic Art District are gathering in the State Capitol from May 6 to 9, 2013, to participate in the District 75 Art Show, El Paso County; and

WHEREAS, Tracing its roots to a Spanish settlement founded in the 1750s, the San Elizario Historic Art District is a unique community in El Paso County that has become a center of artistic activity in the past several years; developed by local artists with local funds, this three-block area in the center of the city contains some 17 historical sites and more than 40 galleries, as well as museums, studios, and shops, representing the work of over 100 artists; and

WHEREAS, The District 75 Art Show will include the work of Amado Pena, Barry Johnson, Bert Saldana, Al Borrego, Maria Branch, Melissa Himes, Guadalupe Jacquez Calderon, Alberto Escamilla, Jorge Rodriguez, Rob Mack, Arturo Avalos, and Palmira Lopez, among others; and

WHEREAS, The artists of the San Elizario Historic Art District have greatly contributed to the cultural vitality of their community, and their participation in the District 75 Art Show at the Capitol presents a welcome opportunity for many Texans to appreciate their work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby honor the artists of the San Elizario Historic Art District and extend to them sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the San Elizario Historic Art District as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Rodriguez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate