Tejanos to be represented with statue on front lawn of state capitol
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This is a smaller version of the Tejano Monument, a late 1700s horseman. Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill Friday that will allow it to be placed in front of the Texas Capitol. An environmental committee wanted the statue in the back of the capitol.
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Tejanos have now made their mark at the state capitol.
Gov. Rick Perry signed a House Bill Friday that allows placement for a Tejano monument in front of the capitol.
The monument is the first Hispanic statue ever at the Texas capitol.
"It is fitting that we should devote space on the historic south grounds of our state capitol to commemorate the contributions of our Latino brothers and sisters throughout the ages," Gov. Perry said in a news release. "This monument captures the essence of our state's Hispanic history and the independent spirit of our entire state."
Tejano Monument committee member Benny Martinez of Goliad said the committee has been trying to get the monument up since 2000.
"There was nothing there to tell the story of us who settled this land," Martinez said. "It will be there for generations to come. We knew it was going to be done, we just didn't know when."
The committee had been arguing differences with an environmental committee on where it would go.
"The environmentalists wanted it in the back," Martinez said. "We want it in the front."
The bronze statue, made by artist Armando Hinojosa, portrays an 18th-century Tejano horseman on his horse.
The statue is already completed and is waiting in Laredo. A date has not been set for when it will be placed at the capitol.
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This story brought me to tears, for personal reasons.
“The worst thing that could ever happen to a people in the course of time, is to be forgotten or your identity obscured”. – John
We are all Americans; but to often in the minds of our children Tejano culture has either been lost or manipulated, presenting us as non-contributing members of society. Equally important to how or where you go in life, is honoring your heritage. We are afforded the opportunities we possess, because of both the successes and failures of those before us.
June 1, 2009 at 2:40 p.m.Cool, can't wait to see it.
Though it is unfortunate that what appears to be a very nice piece of sculpture would be donated to the state.
June 1, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.Thank You! Mr Benny Martinez and committee and of course Gov.Perry.
May 31, 2009 at 2:46 p.m.