H.R. No. 715
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Juan Cotera was recognized by the Austin History
Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican American Firsts:
Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by
Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and
its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize
the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011;
Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County
celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and
women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more
about their lives; and
WHEREAS, One such individual, Juan Cotera, was honored for
his achievements in business; the cofounder of two architecture
firms, one established more than 35 years ago, he has played an
instrumental role in the design of the Interstate 35 Makeover
Project, the Cepeda Music Garden, and the AFL-CIO state
headquarters, and his firm has completed some of the city's major
community buildings, including Austin City Hall, the Austin
Convention Center, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cotera holds architecture and urban and regional
planning degrees from The University of Texas at Austin; he has
worked for five decades to elevate people and place, regardless of
their resources, and his lifelong contributions were recognized
with an award from the Fellowship of the American Institute of
Architects in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Juan Cotera has made a positive difference in his
community, and his outstanding accomplishments are a source of
pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Juan Cotera on his selection as a
Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cotera as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 715 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House