By Davila H.R. No. 1134 74R14196 BNL-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Ms. Valerie's School of Dance has had a positive 1-2 impact on the lives of countless young men and women and has 1-3 performed a tremendous public service by instilling confidence, 1-4 pride, and a sense of achievement in its students; and 1-5 WHEREAS, For nearly five years, Ms. Valerie's classes in 1-6 ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, twirling, pointe, pom-pom jazz, and 1-7 ballet folklorico have provided boys and girls with an opportunity 1-8 to express themselves artistically; students range in age from 1-9 three to 18, and this exposure to the exciting and beautiful world 1-10 of dance has greatly expanded their horizons; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The discipline and dedication that the students put 1-12 into their lessons are displayed annually at a recital, which will 1-13 be held this year on July 1, 1995, at the University of Houston's 1-14 E. Cullen Auditorium; performing on stage before a packed audience, 1-15 these talented young students will gain poise and self-esteem that 1-16 will undoubtedly carry over into their personal lives as well; and 1-17 WHEREAS, By providing young boys and girls with a 1-18 constructive, nurturing environment and teaching them the positive 1-19 social values of hard work, cooperation, and respect, Ms. Valerie's 1-20 School of Dance has greatly benefited the Southeast Houston 1-21 community and the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby honor Ms. Valerie's School of Dance and extend 1-24 to its proprietor, Valerie Dunn Meyers, and its teachers and 2-1 students warmest best wishes for many more years of continued 2-2 success; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.