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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Carlos Tortolero,
4 President of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, on
5 being recognized by the Illinois Humanities Council; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Carlos Tortolero founded Chicago's National
7 Museum of Mexican Art more than two decades ago to increase
8 understanding and appreciation of Mexican culture; he has
9 dedicated his life to increasing awareness of the culture,
10 starting from his work as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools
11 and as the head of the nationally known museum; and
 
12     WHEREAS, The 23-year Berwyn resident will be recognized for
13 his work by the Illinois Humanities Council in May of 2008,
14 with the 2008 Public Humanities Award; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Mr. Tortolero has been able to give back to his
16 hometown and the Berwyn and Cicero communities directly through
17 his work with the museum, through the Yollocalli initiative;
18 the effort is an education and career-training program for
19 teenagers and young adults aimed at increasing their
20 understanding of and ability in the arts and offers free
21 classes to Morton High School District 201 students; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Mr. Tortolero was chosen for the award for the
2 impact he's made upon civic life in Illinois through the
3 humanities, particularly upon citizens of Latino heritage; and
 
4     WHEREAS, The National Museum of Mexican Art has grown into
5 the largest Latino arts institution in the country and the only
6 Latino museum to be accredited by the American Association of
7 Museums, which regularly turns out exhibits that tour the
8 United States and Mexico; therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11 congratulate Carlos Tortolero on being recognized by the
12 Illinois Humanities Council and wish him the best in his future
13 endeavors; and be it further
 
14     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15 presented to Carlos Tortolero as a symbol of our respect and
16 esteem.