SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Academy of Tango-Texas and Texans across the state in celebrating December 11, 2013, as the Day of Tango; and

WHEREAS, The tango is an essential part of Argentine and Latin culture; this impassioned dance form has inspired people around the world; and

WHEREAS, The tango has been inscribed onto the Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture; and

WHEREAS, Celebrated across Latin America, the Day of Tango was brought to Texas by the Academy of Tango-Texas in 2011; this exceptional nonprofit organization is again hosting this year's celebration, which will feature international tango champions, area tango instructors, and other professional performers; and

WHEREAS, It is indeed fitting that a day be set aside to celebrate this important cultural institution and art form; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Academy of Tango-Texas on its commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Argentina through an annual festival celebrating the tango and extend to its members and volunteers best wishes for a memorable Day of Tango on December 11, 2013; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 6, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate