H.R. No. 969
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Second Ward in Houston's Historic East End is
home to a new mural celebrating the achievements of Latina women in
the community; and
WHEREAS, The mural was conceptualized by Richard Rodriguez,
who sought to capture the history of a neighborhood that has
undergone much change in recent years; with funding provided by
Precinct2gether, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and in-kind donations
from the East End District, the Latina Icons Mural was painted by
Guatemalan-born artist Gelson Danilo Lemus on a 40-feet-by-80-feet
wall at Navarro Middle School in the heart of the Second Ward; and
WHEREAS, Following a survey of local residents, five women
were selected to represent the history of Latina leadership and
empowerment in the area; the women depicted in the mural are Nelly
Moyano Fraga, Graciela Saenz, Norma Zenteno, Angela Morales, and
Yolanda Black Navarro, and their portraits surround the image of a
little girl who is reading a book on the Latina heroines of her
community; the mural also features a QR code that, when activated on
a mobile device, takes the user to a website that details the
stories and accomplishments of these five women; and
WHEREAS, The Latina Icons Mural is a vibrant work of art and
an inspiring addition to the Second Ward neighborhood, and all
those who were involved in its creation may take great pride in
their efforts to showcase the rich history of the Second Ward; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the completion of the Latina Icons
Mural in Houston and commend everyone who was involved in this
important project.
Morales of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 969 was adopted by the House on May 8,
2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House