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By: McClendon H.R. No. 64
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Ethnic Art Society is marking its
30th anniversary in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1983 and originally known as the
Southwest Ethnic Art Society, SAEAS is dedicated to promoting
awareness and appreciation of African and African American visual
art; through the years, it has displayed the works of local artists
at numerous events in the San Antonio metropolitan area and beyond,
with each exhibit featuring an array of paintings, masks, textiles,
and sculptures that depict the rich diversity of the African
American experience; and
WHEREAS, SAEAS has additionally sponsored various programs
for area students, including opportunities for young artists to
publicly showcase their talents and earn scholarships; under the
leadership of current president Gracie Poe, the collective most
recently opened an exhibition celebrating its history at The
University of Texas at San Antonio Art Gallery; and
WHEREAS, For over a quarter-century, the San Antonio Ethnic
Art Society has contributed to the vibrancy and vitality of the
Alamo City's arts scene, and it is a pleasure to recognize this
outstanding cultural resource for its impressive record of
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 30th
anniversary of the San Antonio Ethnic Art Society and that all those
affiliated with the group be extended sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the San Antonio Ethnic Art Society as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.