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By: Fierro H.R. No. 105
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Erica Marin began a new role as director of the El
Paso Museum of History on August 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, The first El Paso native and Latina to be appointed
director of EPMH, Ms. Marin is well prepared to guide the museum as
it expands its outreach and launches new exhibits; she was employed
as a curator before taking the helm of EPMH, and she contributed to
the success of a number of community-driven exhibitions, including
"Neighborhoods & Shared Memories: Sunset Heights" and "Low & Slow:
Lowrider Culture on the Border"; she has also served as a curator
for Las Cruces Museums and Purple Gallery, and she has further
distinguished herself through her work as an artist; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Marin holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts and
museum conservation from New Mexico State University and a master's
degree in public history from The University of Texas at El Paso; in
addition, she is a Fellow of the National Association of Latino Arts
and Cultures Leadership Institute; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her vision, expertise, and deep
commitment to her community, Erica Marin is poised to lead the El
Paso Museum of History into an exciting new era; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Erica Marin on
her appointment as director of the El Paso Museum of History and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Marin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.