By:  Rodriguez                                         H.R. No. 806
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The summer of 1993 will be filled with music, dance,
    1-2  and excitement as Synyega, a highly talented troupe of 26 young
    1-3  dancers from Vorkuta, Russia, displays its remarkable skill and
    1-4  unique dance style before audiences throughout Texas and at the
    1-5  United Nations Global Youth Forum in Boulder, Colorado; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Vorkuta, a city north of the Arctic Circle in the
    1-7  Komi region of the Russian tundra, once served as an icy work camp
    1-8  where more than one and a half million political dissenters were
    1-9  sent; here, many of Russia's greatest artistic talents were exiled
   1-10  in order to prevent them from speaking out against the Stalin
   1-11  regime; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, In the midst of these torturous conditions, artistic
   1-13  expression evolved as camp commanders promoted competition among
   1-14  the prisons to determine which had the most talented choirs,
   1-15  theater companies, and dancers; today, this tradition of artistic
   1-16  interpretation lives on, providing local youth with a positive
   1-17  outlet for emotional expression; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The region has only recently opened its doors to
   1-19  foreigners and allowed those who have been living in exile to
   1-20  experience a host of new opportunities by traveling to other
   1-21  countries; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Visiting the United States for the second year in a
   1-23  row, Synyega, meaning "little flower of the North", has gained
   1-24  remarkable popularity from its appearances; last year's tour drew
    2-1  record crowds as people from throughout the state gathered to enjoy
    2-2  the troupe's outstanding productions; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Being from an area where coal mining is prevalent
    2-4  and nuclear testing has been performed, the members of Synyega are
    2-5  environmentally concerned citizens who share their extraordinary
    2-6  talent with others in part to increase environmental awareness and
    2-7  make this a safer, cleaner world for citizens of all nations; under
    2-8  the expert guidance of their choreographer, Nadejda Tcharikova,
    2-9  these gifted youth also promote cultural awareness through an
   2-10  exciting array of traditional dances from cultures around the
   2-11  world; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas proudly salute this
   2-13  distinguished ensemble of dancers for their many accomplishments
   2-14  and commend them for the worthy message they carry with them as
   2-15  they travel from place to place, encountering new cultures and
   2-16  traditions and forming lasting ties of friendship with those they
   2-17  meet along the way; now, therefore, be it
   2-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-19  Legislature hereby welcome the members of Synyega to the Lone Star
   2-20  State and extend to them sincere best wishes for a successful and
   2-21  memorable stay in Texas; and, be it further
   2-22        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-23  prepared for Synyega as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-24  House of Representatives.