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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ruben Esquivel, an Austin-based muralist, canvas |
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artist, and designer, has distinguished himself through his efforts |
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to beautify his community and to promote justice and healing |
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through art; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Austin to parents of Mexican, Spanish, and |
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Native American descent, Mr. Esquivel was exposed to a variety of |
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creative outlets while growing up, which influenced his pursuit of |
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a multidisciplinary art career; he studied art history in Italy in |
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2013, before returning to Austin and completing an internship with |
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a local art collective that led to a full-time position; since then, |
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he has been involved in many aspects of the creative industry, |
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including artist management, event production, mural painting, and |
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graphic design, and he founded a management and consulting business |
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for artists, East End Eclectic, in 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Esquivel has showcased his skills on works such |
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as the Protectors of the Red Bluff mural, which is part of a |
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900-foot curation of art installations paying tribute to Austin's |
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Govalle neighborhood; he also created a colorful piece called Seeds |
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of Change for the Black Lives Matter Mural Campaign, and he was |
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among the artists who painted individual murals for each of the 21 |
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victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting as part of the |
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Healing Uvalde mural project; he has collaborated with other |
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artists on many occasions, including for the design of a floating |
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installation on Lady Bird Lake with the title Common Waters, which |
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was commissioned through the Butler Trail Arts and Culture Plan; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Ruben Esquivel has created moving and powerful works |
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of art that continue to enrich his community, and it is fitting to |
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recognize this dynamic and gifted artist for his achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Ruben Esquivel for his contributions to |
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his community and to the art world and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Esquivel as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Flores |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1535 was adopted by the House on May |
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19, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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