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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Through his work as co-founder of the All Star |
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Theatre, Joel A. Garza has provided the Rio Grande Valley with a |
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vibrant cultural resource and an outstanding creative outlet for |
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young Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2012, Mr. Garza founded the All Star Theatre |
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alongside Carlos Perez with the mission of cultivating talent in |
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the Rio Grande Valley to stage professional-quality theatrical |
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productions; the company's first show was the groundbreaking |
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Broadway rock musical Spring Awakening, and the All Star Theatre |
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has since provided opportunities for South Texas actors, artists, |
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and technicians to hone their skills and develop their crafts while |
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bringing shows such as Chicago, Annie, Cabaret, and The Wizard of Oz |
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to life; and |
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WHEREAS, The All Star Theatre is unique among theatrical |
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production companies in the region in offering theatrical training |
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to children and youth as its primary mission; the organization has |
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consistently operated at full capacity, with 110 students between |
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the ages of 5 and 17 years old being involved at any given time; the |
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students work year-round to prepare for and stage shows at the |
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McAllen Performing Arts Center, a facility designed to accommodate |
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touring Broadway shows and concerts; and |
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WHEREAS, Drawing on the services of respected educators, the |
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All Star Theatre offers classes in acting, singing, and dance to |
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aspiring young performers; the company is also committed to hosting |
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master classes led by top talents from Broadway in its efforts to |
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elevate the standards of the Rio Grande Valley theater scene; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Garza serves as the executive artistic director |
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for the All Star Theatre and the All Star Kids Club; he holds a |
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bachelor's degree in corporate communication from The University of |
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Texas at Austin and two master's degrees in theatre and |
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communication studies from The University of Texas-Pan American; he |
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is currently a lecturer in the communication studies program at The |
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and he further shares his |
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time as board secretary for the Palm Awards Organization and as an |
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adjudicator for University Interscholastic League One Act Play |
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competitions across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, For over a decade, the All Star Theatre has helped |
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promote an appreciation for the arts in young people and audiences |
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alike, and it is a privilege to join in honoring Joel Garza and all |
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those who have devoted their time and talents to this dynamic |
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organization; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Joel A. Garza and the All Star Theatre |
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for their exceptional contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and |
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extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the All Star Theatre as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |