H.R. No. 1412
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Artist Martha Martínez-Flores has gained wide
  recognition for her work SA is Amor honoring San Antonio's rich
  heritage; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Martínez-Flores created SA is Amor as a
  celebration of the city's culture; depicted in the style of papel
  picado, the design is made up of several symbols representing San
  Antonio's iconic landmarks and traditions, including the San
  Fernando Cathedral, River Walk, and the Tower of the Americas; the
  work has been printed on posters, tee shirts, bandanas, stickers,
  and other items that are being sold through Felíz Modern, with
  proceeds benefiting the Alamo College Student Emergency Aid fund
  and San Antonio Independent School District's Bonham Academy, as
  well as community organizations such as the Martinez Street Women's
  Center, the Woodlawn Theatre, and the creative youth development
  program SAY Sí; moreover, Centro San Antonio invited
  Ms. Martínez-Flores to display the piece as a mural on a downtown
  building as part of the organization's Art Everywhere initiative;
  and
         WHEREAS, Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in San Luis
  Potosí, Mexico, Ms. Martínez-Flores has made her home in San
  Antonio for more than two decades; she is a founding board member of
  Leadership SAISD, and she has served on the boards of the San
  Antonio-Mexico Friendship Council and Kitchen Campus, an
  organization that teaches middle and high school students about
  cooking, nutrition, and culinary careers; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Martínez-Flores is the owner and creative
  director of the marketing and graphic design consulting studio MM
  Creative, and prior to starting her business, she was a graphic
  designer for several advertising agencies; a graduate of the
  University of Illinois School of Art and Design, she has garnered
  national recognition and earned more than 45 awards for her
  artwork; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Martínez-Flores enjoys
  the love and support of her husband, Dr. Mike Flores, and she takes
  great pride in their daughters, Mara Zoe and Mia Ximena; and
         WHEREAS, Through her talent and her deep commitment to the
  city she is proud to call home, Martha Martínez-Flores has earned
  the admiration and appreciation of countless people, and she may
  indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Martha Martínez-Flores for her artwork SA
  is Amor and extend to her sincere appreciation for her many
  contributions to the San Antonio community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Martínez-Flores as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Martinez Fischer
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1412 was adopted by the House on May
  26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House