April 6 - Luis and Susan Cervantes Day in San Francisco - Remembering My Father

This was posted two years ago. We still live by your flame.  4/6/10

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Today, remembering my dad. He passed away 21 days after this proclamation was made in 2005. I light some sage, copal, and remember his light. He was a brilliant flame. He is still in our hearts.

Luis Cervantes -- Muralist Who Inspired Generations of Artists

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Susan & Luis Cervantes Day in San Francisco - April 6, 2005

PROCLAMATION - City and County of San Francisco

Whereas, San Francisco recognizes the individual achievements of its residents, celebrates their contributions to the community and appreciates their rich legacies of ingenuity, creativity and innovation; and

Whereas, San Francisco owes a debt of gratitude to Susan and Luis Cervantes who established Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center in 1977; more than 20,000 students and tourists have passed through their doors as the starting point for mural tours; and

Whereas, Precita Eyes, a non-profit multipurpose community arts organization, holds the distinction of being one of only three community mural centers in the United States; and

Whereas, with its deep rooted community ties, Precita Eyes has added to the beauty, culture and economic vibrancy of the Mission, while at the same time encouraging community residents to embrace all forms of artistic expression; and

Whereas, Precita Eyes offers mual and art classes for children and youth that enable them to develop their individuality and confidence through creative activities and to experience unifying, positive social interaction through collaboration; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Gavin Newsom, Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco, on the occasion of Precita Eyes' A Celebration of Community Mural Art, do hereby proclaim April 6, 2005 as...

SUSAN AND LUIS CERVANTES DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO!

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
and County of San Francisco to be affixed.

Gavin Newsom, Mayor

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http://lornadice.blogspot.com/2008/04/april-6-luis-and-susan-cervantes-day-in.html

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/05/02/BAGO2CIIFG1.DTL

http://www.carnaval.com/sf05/luis_cervantes.htm

http://lornadice.blogspot.com/2006/11/nothing-lasts-new-poem-for-my-fathers.html

http://www.precitaeyes.org/

http://www.susankcervantes.com