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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Carlos Tortolero, 
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President of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, on 
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being recognized by the Illinois Humanities Council; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Carlos Tortolero founded Chicago's National 
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Museum of Mexican Art more than two decades ago to increase 
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understanding and appreciation of Mexican culture; he has 
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dedicated his life to increasing awareness of the culture, 
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starting from his work as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools 
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and as the head of the nationally known museum; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The 23-year Berwyn resident will be recognized for 
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his work by the Illinois Humanities Council in May of 2008, 
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with the 2008 Public Humanities Award; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Tortolero has been able to give back to his 
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hometown and the Berwyn and Cicero communities directly through 
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his work with the museum, through the Yollocalli initiative; 
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the effort is an education and career-training program for 
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teenagers and young adults aimed at increasing their 
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understanding of and ability in the arts and offers free 
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classes to Morton High School District 201 students; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Mr. Tortolero was chosen for the award for the 
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impact he's made upon civic life in Illinois through the 
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humanities, particularly upon citizens of Latino heritage; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The National Museum of Mexican Art has grown into 
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the largest Latino arts institution in the country and the only 
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Latino museum to be accredited by the American Association of 
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Museums, which regularly turns out exhibits that tour the 
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United States and Mexico; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Carlos Tortolero on being recognized by the 
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Illinois Humanities Council and wish him the best in his future 
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endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Carlos Tortolero as a symbol of our respect and 
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esteem.