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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Amado Maurilio Peña Jr. has distinguished himself as |
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a gifted and accomplished artist, and his creative work has earned |
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the admiration of his fellow Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, Amado Peña studied art and |
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education at Texas A&I University in Kingsville, where he earned |
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both his bachelor's and master's degrees; he currently teaches in |
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his hometown at Alexander High School as part of the Studio Art |
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League and serves as an adjunct professor with the College of |
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Education at The University of Texas at Austin; he has also |
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presented at many national education conferences; and |
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WHEREAS, Bold colors and dynamic compositions feature |
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prominently in Mr. Peña's artwork, which pays tribute to his Yaqui |
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heritage and to the landscape of Arizona and New Mexico, the |
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ancestral home of that people; he has been honored as an Artisan of |
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the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona in recognition of his commitment |
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to fostering interest in the tribe and its unique history and |
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culture; and |
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WHEREAS, Amado Peña's talent and passion for his craft are |
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reflected in the impressive body of work that he has created over |
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the course of his career, and his dedicated efforts have furthered |
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the Lone Star State's reputation for excellence in the arts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Amado Maurilio Peña Jr. for his artistic |
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achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Peña as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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González |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2375 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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