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                                                                  H.R. No. 660



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Pat George Mitchell has greatly benefited her 
community for the past 30 years through her roles as founder of the 
Longview Ballet Theatre and devoted teacher; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Mitchell's unparalleled dedication to the 
dancers who have studied with her has truly enhanced the world of 
fine arts within Longview and the East Texas region; and
	WHEREAS, Students who have studied under her creative 
direction have gone on to train and perform with the Martha Graham 
Company of New York and the New York City Ballet, have traveled to 
Russia for further study, and have received the prestigious Ford 
Foundation Scholarship; those who have returned to their former 
community serve as an inspiration to the young dancers of the 
Longview Ballet Theatre; and
	WHEREAS, Under her expert direction and inspired by her 
unwavering support, Ms. Mitchell's talented ballet enthusiasts 
have through the years delivered stunning performances rich with 
personal messages and symbolism; their musical accompaniment has 
included a diverse selection from such audience favorites as 
Rossini's "Overture" to The Barber of Seville, The Phantom of the 
Opera, Annie, and West Side Story, as well as pieces by composer 
Aaron Copland; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Pat George Mitchell for her unwavering 
commitment to the Longview Ballet Theatre over the course of the 
past three decades and extend to her and the company warmest best 
wishes for continued success in all future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Merritt

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 660 was adopted by the House on April 
1, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House