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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Andrew Joseph Perez, a fifth-generation El Pasoan |
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and celebrated artist and multidisciplinary innovator, unveiled |
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the striking mural Our Mother of the Northern Valley, depicting |
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Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, on December 12, 2024, and this |
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exceptional contribution to El Paso's cultural landscape merits |
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special commendation; and |
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WHEREAS, Comprising over one million intricately hand-laid, |
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half-inch glass tiles, this monumental 48-by-33-foot mosaic is |
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prominently situated at the Nuestra Señora apartments, the Housing |
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Opportunity Management Enterprises new affordable housing |
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development on Montana Avenue, bridging historical heritage with |
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contemporary community identity; and |
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WHEREAS, The artwork honors the 365th anniversary of the |
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Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de los Mansos del Paso del |
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Norte, capturing Guadalupe not as a distant icon but as a living |
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symbol of borderland resilience, intertwining indigenous |
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traditions with Catholic faith, and reflecting the unique cultural |
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tapestry of El Paso-Juárez; and |
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WHEREAS, Andrew Joseph Perez, whose expansive creative |
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career includes achievements in photography, video direction, |
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painting, sculpture, educational games, literature, and |
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data-driven storytelling, returned to El Paso in 2009 to enhance |
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and reshape local narratives, employing emerging technologies and |
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innovative practices through his tech startup, Guide, and various |
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community-focused projects; and |
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WHEREAS, The unveiling event of the Nuestra Señora de |
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Guadalupe mural featured vibrant community participation, |
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including live music, cultural performances, and local vendors, |
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significantly contributing to the cultural and social enrichment of |
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downtown El Paso; and |
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WHEREAS, Through this visionary artistic accomplishment, |
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Andrew Joseph Perez continues to foster deep connections to place, |
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identity, and belonging, creating enduring symbols to unite past, |
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present, and future generations of El Pasoans; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Andrew Joseph Perez for the creation |
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of the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe mural and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success with his artistic endeavors and |
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his contributions to the community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |