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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Alberto Escamilla has distinguished himself as a |
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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 Sanderson, Mr. Escamilla enrolled at The |
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University of Texas at El Paso on an athletic scholarship but soon |
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felt a longing to pursue his interest in art; during his studies, he |
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was inspired by a group of painters known as the "Independents," |
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whose techniques he incorporated into his own style of painting; |
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with his mastery of color and brushstroke and his depiction of |
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tranquil pastoral scenes, his paintings also recall the work of the |
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impressionists; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Escamilla has been inducted into the El Paso |
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Artists' Hall of Fame, and a bronze plaque in his honor is on |
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permanent display at the International Museum of Art in El Paso; he |
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has placed first in the Sierra Providence Arts International Show, |
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a prestigious local arts event, and from 1992 to 1999, he was the |
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exclusive poster artist for the International Festival de la |
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Zarzuela; moreover, his paintings have been featured in an |
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assortment of galleries, publications, and television segments in |
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El Paso and beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, Alberto Escamilla's talent and passion for his craft |
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are reflected in the impressive body of work that he has created |
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over the course of his career, and his dedicated efforts have |
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furthered the Lone Star State's reputation for excellence in the |
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arts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Alberto Escamilla 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. Escamilla as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas 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. 2386 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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