SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize the Jubilee Theatre on the occasion of its 
22nd birthday; and
	WHEREAS, The Jubilee Theatre was established in Fort Worth 
on June 19, 1981, as the North Texas home of African-American 
musical theatre; over the years, it has established a reputation 
as a respected regional theatre that presents innovative works to 
a wide audience; and
	WHEREAS, Jubilee Theatre develops new works by young 
playwrights and composers and offers educational programs to 
train individuals in performance, playwriting, and technical 
theatre; and
	WHEREAS, The theatre reaches out to students through its 
Arts-in-Education program with the Fort Worth Independent School 
District; of special note is the production "I Know My Rights," 
an expansion of the educational program that examines the 
United States Constitution through movement and music; the play 
will be presented to more than 1,500 middle and high school 
students; and
	WHEREAS, Each year Jubilee Theatre recognizes outstanding 
performers and productions with the Mendoza Awards; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable theatre continues to build a 
strong presence in the arts community of Tarrant County; on 
April 24, 2003, its many patrons and friends will gather at 
the Amon G. Carter Museum to celebrate Jubilee Theatre's past 
accomplishments and to raise funds to support future endeavors; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Jubilee Theatre on reaching 
this important milestone and extend best wishes to all associated 
with the theatre for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the theatre as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate and 
in honor of its 22nd birthday.
                                                                            West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 16, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate