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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas Folklife is hosting its 32nd annual Accordion |
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Kings & Queens concert in Houston on November 6, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1984, Texas Folklife works to |
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preserve and present the state's diverse cultures and the vibrant |
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traditions passed down within communities; the nonprofit |
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organization explores the role of traditional arts in contemporary |
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society and provides arts experiences for the enjoyment of young |
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and old; through its outstanding efforts, it has earned designation |
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by the National Endowment for the Arts as the official folk and |
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traditional arts organization for Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, TXF has sponsored Accordion Kings & Queens for more |
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than three decades; the free, family-friendly event draws thousands |
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to Houston each year to enjoy the marvelous diversity of genres |
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featuring the squeezebox, including conjunto, polka, |
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country-western, zydeco, and Cajun; coverage by such media outlets |
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as the New York Times, NPR, and Fox 8 New Orleans has raised its |
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profile beyond our state's borders; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, TXF has showcased such nationally |
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noted headliners as Flaco Jimenez Jr., CJ Chenier, Los Texmaniacs, |
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and Eva Ybarra; it has also introduced rising stars, such as the |
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champions of its Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Competition, |
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and it encourages the development of young musicians as the next |
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generation of tradition-bearers through mentorships and |
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opportunities to play for large crowds; and |
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WHEREAS, The festival went virtual in 2020 due to the |
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COVID-19 pandemic; for 2021, the event's reach has expanded, with |
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options for fans to enjoy the performances both in person and |
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online; and |
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WHEREAS, Bringing diverse communities together around a |
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shared love of Texas music, Accordion Kings & Queens celebrates the |
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richness of our cultural heritage while fostering its continued |
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vibrancy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate Texas |
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Folklife's 32nd annual Accordion Kings & Queens concert and extend |
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to all those participating sincere best wishes for a memorable and |
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enjoyable experience. |