H.R. No. 105

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Erica Marin began a new role as director of the El Paso Museum of History on August 6, 2021; and

WHEREAS, The first El Paso native and Latina to be appointed director of EPMH, Ms. Marin is well prepared to guide the museum as it expands its outreach and launches new exhibits; she was employed as a curator before taking the helm of EPMH, and she contributed to the success of a number of community-driven exhibitions, including "Neighborhoods & Shared Memories: Sunset Heights" and "Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border"; she has also served as a curator for Las Cruces Museums and Purple Gallery, and she has further distinguished herself through her work as an artist; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Marin holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts and museum conservation from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in public history from The University of Texas at El Paso; in addition, she is a Fellow of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Leadership Institute; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her vision, expertise, and deep commitment to her community, Erica Marin is poised to lead the El Paso Museum of History into an exciting new era; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Erica Marin on her appointment as director of the El Paso Museum of History and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Fierro

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House