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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pleasure |
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in recognizing Ballet Lubbock on the occasion of its 40th |
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anniversary, which is being celebrated during its 2009-2010 season; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1969 by Suzanne Aker, Ballet Lubbock is |
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currently led by one of her former students, artistic director |
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Yvonne Racz; the company boasts a first-rate dance facility and an |
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enrollment of nearly 200 students annually in its school; ongoing |
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classes are also offered at three Lubbock community centers; and |
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WHEREAS, The only preprofessional performing company on the |
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South Plains, Ballet Lubbock has launched the careers of |
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professional dancers, choreographers, and teachers throughout the |
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country; the company's season includes The Nutcracker and an annual |
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spring performance; a fall performance will soon augment its |
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program; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its popular performances and its |
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outstanding dance school, Ballet Lubbock makes classical dance |
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accessible to the entire community and serves as a major cultural |
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and educational asset to area citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend Ballet Lubbock on its valuable role as an artistic |
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performing company in the South Plains community and extend |
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congratulations to all associated with Ballet Lubbock on the |
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occasion of its 40th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |