Bill Text: TX HR2170 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Joel A. Garza and the All Star Theatre for their contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2170 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2170-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2170 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Through his work as co-founder of the All Star | ||
| Theatre, Joel A. Garza has provided the Rio Grande Valley with a | ||
| vibrant cultural resource and an outstanding creative outlet for | ||
| young Texans; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 2012, Mr. Garza founded the All Star Theatre | ||
| alongside Carlos Perez with the mission of cultivating talent in | ||
| the Rio Grande Valley to stage professional-quality theatrical | ||
| productions; the company's first show was the groundbreaking | ||
| Broadway rock musical Spring Awakening, and the All Star Theatre | ||
| has since provided opportunities for South Texas actors, artists, | ||
| and technicians to hone their skills and develop their crafts while | ||
| bringing shows such as Chicago, Annie, Cabaret, and The Wizard of Oz | ||
| to life; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The All Star Theatre is unique among theatrical | ||
| production companies in the region in offering theatrical training | ||
| to children and youth as its primary mission; the organization has | ||
| consistently operated at full capacity, with 110 students between | ||
| the ages of 5 and 17 years old being involved at any given time; the | ||
| students work year-round to prepare for and stage shows at the | ||
| McAllen Performing Arts Center, a facility designed to accommodate | ||
| touring Broadway shows and concerts; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Drawing on the services of respected educators, the | ||
| All Star Theatre offers classes in acting, singing, and dance to | ||
| aspiring young performers; the company is also committed to hosting | ||
| master classes led by top talents from Broadway in its efforts to | ||
| elevate the standards of the Rio Grande Valley theater scene; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Garza serves as the executive artistic director | ||
| for the All Star Theatre and the All Star Kids Club; he holds a | ||
| bachelor's degree in corporate communication from The University of | ||
| Texas at Austin and two master's degrees in theatre and | ||
| communication studies from The University of Texas-Pan American; he | ||
| is currently a lecturer in the communication studies program at The | ||
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and he further shares his | ||
| time as board secretary for the Palm Awards Organization and as an | ||
| adjudicator for University Interscholastic League One Act Play | ||
| competitions across the state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, For over a decade, the All Star Theatre has helped | ||
| promote an appreciation for the arts in young people and audiences | ||
| alike, and it is a privilege to join in honoring Joel Garza and all | ||
| those who have devoted their time and talents to this dynamic | ||
| organization; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commend Joel A. Garza and the All Star Theatre | ||
| for their exceptional contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and | ||
| extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best | ||
| wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the All Star Theatre as an expression of high regard by | ||
| the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Longoria | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2170 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
