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. 2-13 Delco 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. 2-19 _______________________________ 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. 2-23 _______________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 APPROVED: _____________________ 2-26 Date 2-27 _____________________ 3-1 Governor