R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Emily Balanoff has been selected by the Austin 1-2 Critics Table as best actress in a comedy for her starring role in 1-3 A. R. Gurney's Sylvia, and this noteworthy honor is deserving of 1-4 special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A mainstay of the Austin stage, Ms. Balanoff has 1-6 graced such productions as The Sisters Rosensweig, I Hate Hamlet, 1-7 Six Degrees of Separation, and The Illusion, for which she was also 1-8 nominated by the Austin Critics Table, and the verve and consummate 1-9 skill that characterize her work have moved and delighted countless 1-10 appreciative theatergoers; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In taking on the title role in Zachary Scott 1-12 Theater's production of Sylvia, Ms. Balanoff was confronted with 1-13 the unique challenge of portraying a dog for the duration of the 1-14 play without recourse to makeup or costumes, and her resounding 1-15 success is eloquent testimony to her resourcefulness and daring as 1-16 a performer; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her Austin Critics Table award for this performance 1-18 aptly reflects the esteem in which she is held by her colleagues in 1-19 the theater, and she received even further spontaneous tribute at 1-20 the group's awards ceremony; on hearing Ms. Balanoff named as best 1-21 actress in a comedy, the distinguished dramatic artists present 1-22 erupted in a spontaneous group impersonation of her character's 1-23 trademark bark, "Hey! Hey!"; and 1-24 WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, 2-1 Ms. Balanoff is also a valued member of State Representative Kenny 2-2 Marchant's staff, and she brings to her work at the State Capitol 2-3 the same drive and diligence she displays in her dramatic 2-4 endeavors; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Emily Balanoff has distinguished herself as a 2-6 performer of great talent and dedication, and it is indeed fitting 2-7 at this time to recognize her remarkable artistic achievements; 2-8 now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate Emily Balanoff on being named best 2-11 actress in a comedy by the Austin Critics Table and extend to her 2-12 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 2-13 years to come; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Ms. Balanoff as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives. Marchant _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1114 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House