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Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

30 Mar 2017

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Baytown Sun

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Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 2017

Page

6

Baytown portraitist earns praise from longtime citizens

Beverly Hawkins Wilma and Eloy Valdes highlight Baytown artist Pridgeon for community service. Mel Stone, 2015 Baytown Citizen of the Year, notes his 82 years and continued impact. Pete Alfaro praises his readiness to help and care for those in need, while Pridgeon explains portraiture as a meaningful Band-Aid for families seeking connection and memory.

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Beverly Hawkins Wilma Eloy Valdes Baytown The Sun Mel Stone Pridgeon
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Portraits for fallen serve Baytown artist’s cause

Ken Pridgeon, who funds the Portrait of a Warrior Memorial Art Gallery from Social Security and meals donated by a local restaurant, aims to relocate his 7‑year effort to a new building. The plan may involve renovating the Brunson Theater and related city buildings, with officials weighing contingency options if a deal stalls.

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Pridgeon Baytown Texas Avenue Ken West Brunson Stephen DonCarlos Citizen’s Bank Chris Presley la Porte Presley
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