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By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 707
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Casa Ortiz, a new gallery in Socorro featuring the
works of five local artists, is contributing to the cultural
richness of the El Paso area; and
WHEREAS, Owned by Jonathan Hernandez, the gallery is located
in a historic adobe building on Socorro Road that is believed to
have been built in the 1700s; featuring the vigas and latillas often
used in traditional adobe architecture, the structure was once the
home of Jose Ortiz, a comanchero, salt merchant, and buffalo
hunter, and the house was passed down to members of the Ortiz family
through the 1940s; and
WHEREAS, Now repurposed as a gallery, Casa Ortiz showcases
the creations of artists Diego Martinez, Brian Holt, Nico Antuna
Cooper, Gabriel Marquez, and Carla Padilla; in addition, the
gallery will host temporary exhibitions featuring a range of other
works; and
WHEREAS, Casa Ortiz, with its long and fascinating history,
is an evocative setting for the arts, and it is certain to provide a
rewarding and memorable experience to visitors in the years ahead;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the Casa Ortiz art
gallery in Socorro and extend sincere best wishes for all those
associated with this exciting endeavor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the gallery as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.