H.R. No. 521

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 35th annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival is taking place April 24 through 26, 2015, at Quakertown Park in Denton; and

WHEREAS, Inaugurated in 1980, this highly anticipated event features seven stages hosting more than 3,000 performers that range from professional ensembles to community, school, and university groups showcasing jazz and big band styles as well as dance and choral works; in addition, it includes arts and crafts exhibitions and other family-friendly attractions; and

WHEREAS, The weekend is made possible through the efforts of the Denton Festival Foundation, which is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of visual and performing arts and to supporting a number of local cultural institutions, including the Campus Theatre and the Center for the Visual Arts; and

WHEREAS, In making the Denton festival free of charge to the public, the foundation underscores its commitment to promoting greater access to the cultural arts in the broader community; moreover, it encourages and assists in the education of young artists and provides a showcase for musicians from the Denton area to present their work; and

WHEREAS, The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival immeasurably contributes to the cultural richness of the Lone Star State, and this outstanding event and the people who make it happen are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 35th annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and commend the members of the Denton Festival Foundation for their admirable work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Crownover

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 521 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House