H.R. No. 1558
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Javier Loera has served the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
with distinction as war captain since December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, In his role as war captain, one of two traditional
lifetime positions with the tribal council, Mr. Loera has oversight
of planning for days of observance and hunts, as well as all other
traditional activities; he is acknowledged as a spiritual leader,
and he has taken a lead role in the restoration of the Pueblo's
language, Tigua; in addition, he is guiding the construction of a
traditional kiva; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loera served on the council as first captain
from 2002-2008; he is employed by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo as the
tribal historic preservation officer, and he works diligently to
promote and protect cultural resources and manage all related
matters; in addition, he consults with federal and state agencies
regarding historic preservation and cultural resources;
previously, he managed the Tigua Indian Cultural Center and Museum;
and
WHEREAS, In his leisure, Mr. Loera devotes himself to
traditional arts, and he creates pottery and beadwork; moreover, he
was a key participant in a group that produced vibrant murals of
Tiguan imagery in the tribe's ceremonial building, the Tuh-Lah, and
the Ysleta Mission; and
WHEREAS, Javier Loera has demonstrated a deep commitment to
preserving the Tigua way of life, and his endeavors have helped
ensure that future generations can continue to be enriched by this
magnificent heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Javier Loera for his service as war
captain of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 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. Loera as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1558 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House