H.C.R. No. 35
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The 73rd Texas Legislature is proud to honor
    1-2  Abibigromma and the Ghana Dance Ensemble on the occasion of their
    1-3  visit to the State Capitol on March 16, 1993, as part of The Ghana
    1-4  Cultural Exchange, a three-week residency program at The University
    1-5  of Texas at Austin; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Abibigromma, the national drama company of the
    1-7  National Theatre of the West African Republic of Ghana, is justly
    1-8  renowned for its extensive repertoire of both traditional and
    1-9  contemporary works of music, dance, and drama; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, The Ghana Dance Ensemble, composed of gifted young
   1-11  dancers and musicians, performs both traditional dances and new
   1-12  forms of presentation that highlight and clarify the essence of
   1-13  these native dances while keeping intact their basic movement and
   1-14  style, vitality, and vigor and their emotional, cultural, and
   1-15  spiritual values; the repertoire of the ensemble also includes
   1-16  works that have been developed based on legends and folk tales that
   1-17  are highly representative of the varied communities of West Africa;
   1-18  and
   1-19        WHEREAS, During their stay in Austin, the Ghanaians will
   1-20  share their rich cultural heritage with students of The University
   1-21  of Texas at Austin and 12,000 to 15,000 residents of the Greater
   1-22  Austin Community through performances on campus, at local high
   1-23  schools, and at the State Capitol; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, The Ghana Cultural Exchange affords Texans a rare
    2-1  opportunity to enjoy the work of two internationally acclaimed
    2-2  performing troupes whose many accomplishments are indeed deserving
    2-3  of recognition and praise; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-5  hereby honor Abibigromma and the Ghana Dance Ensemble on the
    2-6  occasion of their visit to the State Capitol and extend best wishes
    2-7  to them for a memorable stay in Austin and continued success in the
    2-8  future; and, be it further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-10  prepared for Abibigromma and the Ghana Dance Ensemble as an
   2-11  expression of high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.
   2-12  expression of high regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.
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   2-14                                                     H.C.R. No. 35
   2-15  _______________________________     _______________________________
   2-16      President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
   2-17        I certify that H.C.R. No. 35 was adopted by the House on
   2-18  February 16, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-20                                          Chief Clerk of the House
   2-21        I certify that H.C.R. No. 35 was adopted by the Senate on
   2-22  February 18, 1993.
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   2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate
   2-25  APPROVED:  _____________________
   2-26                     Date
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    3-1                   Governor