Bill Text: TX HR107 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of Texas for its contributions to the community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-29 - Reported enrolled [HR107 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR107-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 107 |
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WHEREAS, For 20 years, Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of | ||
Texas has greatly benefited the Arlington-Grand Prairie area | ||
through its many vital community programs and commitment to Mexican | ||
culture and traditions; and | ||
WHEREAS, Affiliated with Aztlán Academy-San José in | ||
California, this nonprofit organization offers classes in a number | ||
of disciplines of Mexican folk art, including dance, music, and | ||
theater; these programs celebrate the richness and beauty of | ||
Mexican culture while equipping students with the confidence and | ||
skills necessary to reach their full potential; the academy also | ||
presents a variety of concerts, exhibits, and workshops that | ||
showcase the creative work of both students and professional | ||
artists; and | ||
WHEREAS, One of Aztlan Academy's most popular programs is | ||
Nuestra Navidad, an annual presentation of the Christmas story | ||
through the music and dance of the Tarascan, Huastecan, Jarocho, | ||
and Jaliscience cultures of Mexico; the stage decoration is | ||
inspired by poinsettias, which represent the color and light of the | ||
holiday season; this celebration has become a favorite Christmas | ||
tradition for performers, many of whom have participated since a | ||
young age, as well as for local residents; and | ||
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of artistic director | ||
Esther Torres Ghio, Aztlan Academy works closely with the Arlington | ||
Independent School District, teaching classes at Starrett | ||
Elementary, Barnett Junior High, and James Bowie High Schools; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Aztlan Academy of Texas has | ||
served as an important community resource, and it has enriched the | ||
lives of countless Texans through its cultural and artistic | ||
programs; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby honor Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of Texas | ||
for its immeasurable contributions to the Arlington and Grand | ||
Prairie area and extend to all those associated with the | ||
organization best wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Aztlan Academy as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Turner of Tarrant | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 107 was adopted by the House on | ||
January 28, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||