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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Alberto Escamilla has distinguished himself as a |
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| 6 | 7 | | gifted and accomplished artist, and his creative work has earned |
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| 7 | 8 | | the admiration of his fellow Texans; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, A native of Sanderson, Mr. Escamilla enrolled at The |
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| 9 | 10 | | University of Texas at El Paso on an athletic scholarship but soon |
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| 10 | 11 | | felt a longing to pursue his interest in art; during his studies, he |
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| 11 | 12 | | was inspired by a group of painters known as the "Independents," |
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| 12 | 13 | | whose techniques he incorporated into his own style of painting; |
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| 13 | 14 | | with his mastery of color and brushstroke and his depiction of |
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| 14 | 15 | | tranquil pastoral scenes, his paintings also recall the work of the |
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| 15 | 16 | | impressionists; and |
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| 16 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Escamilla has been inducted into the El Paso |
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| 17 | 18 | | Artists' Hall of Fame, and a bronze plaque in his honor is on |
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| 18 | 19 | | permanent display at the International Museum of Art in El Paso; he |
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| 19 | 20 | | has placed first in the Sierra Providence Arts International Show, |
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| 20 | 21 | | a prestigious local arts event, and from 1992 to 1999, he was the |
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| 21 | 22 | | exclusive poster artist for the International Festival de la |
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| 22 | 23 | | Zarzuela; moreover, his paintings have been featured in an |
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| 23 | 24 | | assortment of galleries, publications, and television segments in |
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| 24 | 25 | | El Paso and beyond; and |
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| 25 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Alberto Escamilla's talent and passion for his craft |
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| 26 | 27 | | are reflected in the impressive body of work that he has created |
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| 27 | 28 | | over the course of his career, and his dedicated efforts have |
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| 28 | 29 | | furthered the Lone Star State's reputation for excellence in the |
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| 29 | 30 | | arts; now, therefore, be it |
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| 30 | 31 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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| 31 | 32 | | Legislature hereby honor Alberto Escamilla for his artistic |
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| 32 | 33 | | achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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| 33 | 34 | | success; and, be it further |
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| 34 | 35 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 35 | 36 | | prepared for Mr. Escamilla as an expression of high regard by the |
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| 36 | 37 | | Texas House of Representatives. |
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