84R14889 CJM-D
By: Blanco H.R. No. 1870
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 15th annual Black History Art Show was held in El
Paso in February 2015 in celebration of Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, For 15 years, the Eta Pi Omega chapter of the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority has partnered with the Ysleta Independent
School District to organize the Black History Art Show; originally
limited to a single high school, the exhibition has since grown to
include three El Paso school districts, with more than 30
parochial, elementary, junior high, and high schools
participating; the show took place in La Galería de la Misión de
Senecú, giving students the experience of displaying their work in
a real art museum; and
WHEREAS, Under the expert guidance of Jackie Beard, the chair
of the Black History Art Show, the exhibit offers fresh
perspectives on well-known historical figures and events while also
raising awareness of forgotten or undervalued individuals who have
had an important impact in a particular field of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, The Black History Art Show enables students to
engage in a creative learning opportunity while gaining a greater
appreciation of the countless ways African Americans have helped to
shape this state and nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 15th annual Black History Art
Show in El Paso and honor the Eta Pi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority and the Ysleta Independent School District for their
contributions to this event.