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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Among the great resources of the State of Texas is |
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the artistic talent and creativity of its citizens, and hundreds of |
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young artists are visiting Austin on March 9-10, 2009, in |
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celebration of Arts Education Days at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 1.3 million middle and high school |
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students in Texas are enrolled in fine arts courses, and over 2.3 |
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million elementary school students are receiving fine arts |
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instruction, with more than 10,000 creative men and women teaching |
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the classes; and |
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WHEREAS, Visual art, music, theater, and dance offer |
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outstanding opportunities for self-expression, and early exposure |
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to the arts through educational programs greatly increases the |
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quality of a child's education; studies have found that students |
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who participate in fine arts courses in school not only perform |
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better in other academic courses, but also achieve higher scores on |
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standardized tests; and |
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WHEREAS, Fine arts courses promote innovative thinking, a |
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skill that is essential to succeed in college and the 21st century |
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workforce, and they further provide unique lessons in the cultures |
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of the world; and |
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WHEREAS, Hundreds of students from around the state are |
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visiting the Capitol to share their talents through performances |
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and displays in celebration of Arts Education Days at the Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The contributions that artists have made to the Lone |
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Star State are myriad, and it is indeed fitting to take this |
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opportunity to pay tribute to Texas art students and their teachers |
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and to wish them well in all of their endeavors; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 9-10, 2009, as Arts Education |
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Days at the State Capitol and welcome the students and teachers who |
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are participating in this important event. |