H.R. No. 1333

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Gini Garcia, who has been selected for induction on March 21, 2015, into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work and leadership in creative arts; and

WHEREAS, Since 1984, the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame annually honors those women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and

WHEREAS, Gini Garcia has been active as a glass artist and designer for over 20 years at her studio in San Antonio, Texas; and

WHEREAS, She is the first artist to be chosen as a woman of influence in the arts by the San Antonio Business Journal and has received a citation of honor for contributions to the built environment in the State of Texas by The American Institute of Architects, the highest award to a non-architect; and

WHEREAS, The beauty and quality of her work is reflected in commissions by both public institutions and private corporations, including the installation of more than 50 site-specific works and countless private commissions worldwide; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Gini Garcia for her exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard and esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.

Martinez Fischer

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1333 was adopted by the House on March 18, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House