El Sr. Stanley Hausman y su esposa Susan se detuvieron para donar una pintura especial que ha tenido en su poder desde los años 70.
La pintura representa la antigua estación de tren de Eagle Pass junto a Quarry y Main Street", dijo el alcalde Salinas.
El artista, Franklin Clay McGaughy, donó esta pintura a una organización benéfica de damas en los años 70 y la vendieron en una subasta en el Fort Duncan Club.
"Los dos postores eran John Moseley, presidente de First National Bank, y Stanley Hausman, propietario de Title Guaranty. Stanley ganó la subasta y hoy vino a donar la pintura a la ciudad", agregó Salinas.
"Se exhibirá con orgullo en el vestíbulo de nuestro ayuntamiento para que el público lo disfrute.Agradecemos al Sr. Stanley Hausman por su atento regalo a la Ciudad".
Franklin Clay McGaughy, Jr, falleció el sábado 22 de mayo de 2021 en San Antonio, Texas. Nació el 25 de julio de 1931 en Tupelo, Mississippi de padres, Franklin Clay McGaughy, Sr. y Ruby Elkin, Clay.
Fue un querido acuarelista local conocido por sus contribuciones al mundo del arte durante muchos años.
La pintura de McGaughy tiene más de 43 años.
Resident Donates Historical Painting to City
Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas informed that a local resident on Monday, June 12, 2023, donated a painting depicting the EP Railroad Station back in the 1970s."Today we had some very special visitors at City Hall.
Mr. Stanley Hausman and his wife Susan who stopped by to donate a special painting he has had in his possession since the 70’s. The painting depicts the old Eagle Pass train station by Quarry and Main Street," said Mayor Salinas.
The artist, Franklin Clay McGaughy, donated this painting to a ladies charity organization in the 70’s and they sold it at an auction at the Fort Duncan Club. "The two bidders were John Moseley, the President of First National Bank and Stanley Hausman, owner of Title Guaranty.
Stanley won the auction and today came to donate the painting to the city," added Salinas. "It will be proudly displayed at our city hall lobby for the public to enjoy.
We thank Mr. Stanley Hausman for his thoughtful gift to the City."Franklin Clay McGaughy, Jr, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on July 25, 1931, in Tupelo, Mississippi to parents, Franklin Clay McGaughy, Sr. and Ruby Elkin, Clay.
He was a beloved local watercolor artist known for his contributions to the art world for many years.
The McGaughy painting is over 43 years old.