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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Arte Texas, an organization dedicated to restoring |
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and creating murals in East Austin, is doing commendable work to |
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preserve the unique cultural identity of this historic community; |
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WHEREAS, In 2015, Bertha Delgado enlisted a group of East |
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Austin artists to form Arte Texas in an effort to ensure the |
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continued existence of Chicano murals in the rapidly changing |
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neighborhood; hailing from a family with deep roots in East Austin, |
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Ms. Delgado led the organization in securing community support for |
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its first project, the restoration of a mural known as La Lotería, |
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which was completed through the collective efforts of members of |
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the group and a number of local volunteers; and |
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WHEREAS, Beyond restoring iconic murals, Arte Texas has led |
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the way in reinvigorating public spaces in East Austin through the |
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creation of new murals evoking the history and character of the |
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area; recently, Ms. Delgado's team completed a mural depicting |
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civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, which showcases the vibrant |
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colors and intricate details that have historically been featured |
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in works of street art on the east side; Arte Texas collaborated |
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with the East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association and |
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nearby business owners to bring the mural to life, and the project |
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received official endorsement with a proclamation from the City of |
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Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Arte Texas is demonstrating the power of public art |
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to celebrate creative expression, foster a sense of cultural pride, |
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and reflect and embrace the diversity of the surrounding community, |
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and the organization is making an invaluable contribution to East |
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Austin through its many endeavors; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Arte Texas for its work to preserve and |
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create murals in East Austin and extend to Bertha Delgado and all |
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those involved in furthering the mission of the organization |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Arte Texas as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |