R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, the largest 1-2 Hispanic arts organization in Dallas and one of the Southwest's 1-3 leading ballet folklorico troupes, is celebrating its 26th 1-4 anniversary season in 2001; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Organized in 1975 to instill cultural pride and 1-6 awareness in Hispanic youth while educating the general public 1-7 about the Hispanic culture's contribution to the community, the 1-8 ballet company was named in honor of the first Hispanic woman 1-9 elected to a major city council in the United States; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition to its outstanding dance performances 1-11 and educational programs and its apprentice program and dance 1-12 academy, ANMBF sponsors the Stand and Deliver Awards that honor 1-13 members of the Hispanic community for their scholastic achievement 1-14 and commitment to education and Hispanic culture; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Honorees at the 14th Annual Stand and Deliver Awards 1-16 ceremony include high school students Melissa Rojas and Danny 1-17 Munos, middle school students Maricela Ochoa and Adrian Padilla, 1-18 kindergarten teacher Blanca Cedillo, and principal Sylvia Lopez; in 1-19 addition, a new award recognizing community leaders who advocate 1-20 for academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and empowerment of 1-21 youth will be presented to Nicholas Gonzalez, the star of 1-22 "Resurrection Boulevard" and special guest at the Stand and Deliver 1-23 Awards ceremony; and 1-24 WHEREAS, ANMBF performances include a unique combination of 2-1 virtuoso dancing mixed with history, drama, and folklore; its 2-2 innovative educational programs are inspiring and exciting for all 2-3 participants, and the organization has made a truly lasting 2-4 contribution to the arts and history of this state; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby honor the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico on 2-8 the occasion of its 26th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes 2-9 to all who are involved with and support this notable endeavor. Garcia _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 931 was adopted by the House on May 2, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House