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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 20 years, Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of |
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Texas has greatly benefited the Arlington-Grand Prairie area |
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through its many vital community programs and commitment to Mexican |
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culture and traditions; and |
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WHEREAS, Affiliated with Aztlán Academy-San José in |
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California, this nonprofit organization offers classes in a number |
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of disciplines of Mexican folk art, including dance, music, and |
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theater; these programs celebrate the richness and beauty of |
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Mexican culture while equipping students with the confidence and |
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skills necessary to reach their full potential; the academy also |
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presents a variety of concerts, exhibits, and workshops that |
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showcase the creative work of both students and professional |
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artists; and |
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WHEREAS, One of Aztlan Academy's most popular programs is |
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Nuestra Navidad, an annual presentation of the Christmas story |
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through the music and dance of the Tarascan, Huastecan, Jarocho, |
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and Jaliscience cultures of Mexico; the stage decoration is |
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inspired by poinsettias, which represent the color and light of the |
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holiday season; this celebration has become a favorite Christmas |
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tradition for performers, many of whom have participated since a |
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young age, as well as for local residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of artistic director |
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Esther Torres Ghio, Aztlan Academy works closely with the Arlington |
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Independent School District, teaching classes at Starrett |
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Elementary, Barnett Junior High, and James Bowie High Schools; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Aztlan Academy of Texas has |
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served as an important community resource, and it has enriched the |
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lives of countless Texans through its cultural and artistic |
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programs; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of Texas |
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for its immeasurable contributions to the Arlington and Grand |
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Prairie area and extend to all those associated with the |
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organization best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Aztlan Academy as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |