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      H.R. No. 1438       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Andrew Joseph Perez, a fifth-generation El Pasoan   and celebrated artist and multidisciplinary innovator, unveiled   the striking mural Our Mother of the Northern Valley , depicting   Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, on December 12, 2024, and this   exceptional contribution to El Paso's cultural landscape merits   special commendation; and          WHEREAS, Comprising over one million intricately hand-laid,   half-inch glass tiles, this monumental 48-by-33-foot mosaic is   prominently situated at the Nuestra Señora apartments, the Housing   Opportunity Management Enterprises new affordable housing   development on Montana Avenue, bridging historical heritage with   contemporary community identity; and          WHEREAS, The artwork honors the 365th anniversary of the   Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de los Mansos del Paso del   Norte, capturing Guadalupe not as a distant icon but as a living   symbol of borderland resilience, intertwining indigenous   traditions with Catholic faith, and reflecting the unique cultural   tapestry of El Paso-Juárez; and          WHEREAS, Andrew Joseph Perez, whose expansive creative   career includes achievements in photography, video direction,   painting, sculpture, educational games, literature, and   data-driven storytelling, returned to El Paso in 2009 to enhance   and reshape local narratives, employing emerging technologies and   innovative practices through his tech startup, Guide, and various   community-focused projects; and          WHEREAS, The unveiling event of the Nuestra Señora de   Guadalupe mural featured vibrant community participation,   including live music, cultural performances, and local vendors,   significantly contributing to the cultural and social enrichment of   downtown El Paso; and          WHEREAS, Through this visionary artistic accomplishment,   Andrew Joseph Perez continues to foster deep connections to place,   identity, and belonging, creating enduring symbols to unite past,   present, and future generations of El Pasoans; now, therefore, be   it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize Andrew Joseph Perez for the creation   of the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe mural and extend to him sincere   best wishes for continued success with his artistic endeavors and   his contributions to the community; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Perez of El Paso     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1438 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House