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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Second Ward in Houston's Historic East End is |
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home to a new mural celebrating the achievements of Latina women in |
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the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The mural was conceptualized by Richard Rodriguez, |
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who sought to capture the history of a neighborhood that has |
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undergone much change in recent years; with funding provided by |
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Precinct2gether, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and in-kind donations |
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from the East End District, the Latina Icons Mural was painted by |
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Guatemalan-born artist Gelson Danilo Lemus on a 40-feet-by-80-feet |
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wall at Navarro Middle School in the heart of the Second Ward; and |
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WHEREAS, Following a survey of local residents, five women |
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were selected to represent the history of Latina leadership and |
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empowerment in the area; the women depicted in the mural are Nelly |
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Moyano Fraga, Graciela Saenz, Norma Zenteno, Angela Morales, and |
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Yolanda Black Navarro, and their portraits surround the image of a |
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little girl who is reading a book on the Latina heroines of her |
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community; the mural also features a QR code that, when activated on |
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a mobile device, takes the user to a website that details the |
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stories and accomplishments of these five women; and |
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WHEREAS, The Latina Icons Mural is a vibrant work of art and |
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an inspiring addition to the Second Ward neighborhood, and all |
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those who were involved in its creation may take great pride in |
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their efforts to showcase the rich history of the Second Ward; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the completion of the Latina Icons |
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Mural in Houston and commend everyone who was involved in this |
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important project. |