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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Houston African Community International USA |
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(HACIUSA) is holding the Houston African Arts Festival at the Bayou |
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City Event Center on September 5 and 6, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual Houston African Arts Festival highlights |
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the vibrancy of that culture, showcasing the work of Africans and |
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African immigrants in a variety of media, including music, art, |
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poetry, theater, film, and textiles; with the theme "Celebrate |
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Africa," this year's event will feature live music and dance |
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performances, a fashion show, drumming, and other artistic and |
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cultural displays, and attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy |
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African food and to participate in games and raffles; and |
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WHEREAS, This highly anticipated event serves to commemorate |
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African contributions to the Greater Houston community while also |
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stimulating the patronage of area businesses; proceeds raised at |
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the festival will go toward educational initiatives, immigrant |
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development programs, women's centers, and helping the homeless |
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population in Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Ably led by founder and chief executive officer |
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Dr. Gracie Chukwu, HACIUSA is dedicated to fostering international |
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and intercultural understanding as well as encouraging worldwide |
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collaboration among people of African descent; the nonprofit |
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organization strives to achieve these goals locally by |
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strengthening African culture to assist new immigrants, promoting |
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social and economic resources, and increasing humanitarian efforts |
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to preserve education, artistic endeavors, and youth interests in |
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the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston African Arts Festival adds immeasurably |
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to the cultural richness of the Bayou City, and this outstanding |
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event and the people who make it happen are indeed deserving of |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Houston African Arts Festival |
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and commend Houston African Community International USA for its |
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exemplary work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Houston African Community International USA as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2440 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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