SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 533

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Shen Yun Performing Arts group on the occasion of its visit to San Antonio April 14 through April 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Shen Yun troupe was formed in New York in 2006 by a group of overseas Chinese artists; its mission is to revive and share the essence of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through the performing arts; and

WHEREAS, At the core of Shen Yun performances is classical Chinese dance, an ancient and distinctive art form; in addition, the group incorporates folk and ethnic dances, visual storytelling, and breathtaking acrobatics; and

WHEREAS, Shen Yun has achieved phenomenal success in only a few years; since its founding, the group has evolved from a single dance troupe into a complex production company with three simultaneously touring dance troupes, each with its own full orchestra; and

WHEREAS, This highly regarded organization employs some 300 artists; it captivates its audiences with the magic of movement and colorful handcrafted costumes, sharing the history and culture of ancient China; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby welcome the Shen Yun Performing Arts troupe to San Antonio and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Shen Yun Performing Arts as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate