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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fine arts teachers enrich the lives of their |
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students in myriad ways; and |
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WHEREAS, Music, visual art, theater, and dance can be |
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tremendous catalysts for personal growth; appreciation of the arts |
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and participation in creative pursuits help boost cognitive |
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development, enhance critical thinking, hone problem-solving |
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skills, and build self-confidence; moreover, the arts foster |
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multicultural respect and social engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, Over 1.8 million Texas students in public schools |
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are enrolled in fine arts courses and programs at the secondary |
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level; these students have higher rates of attendance, higher test |
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scores, and higher graduation rates; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is fortunate to count among its arts educators |
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many national leaders in their disciplines; it is the only state |
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that can boast of back-to-back national Grammy Music Educator Award |
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winners; in 2022, Stephen Cox of the San Antonio Independent School |
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District received the honor while teaching in the Eastland |
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Independent School District; Pamela Dawson of DeSoto ISD garnered |
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this recognition in 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Fine arts teachers are committed to providing every |
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child with the opportunity to experience the many rewards of |
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creative expression and to become more well-rounded, curious, and |
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thoughtful individuals; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize fine arts educators for their |
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contributions and extend to all members of the profession across |
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the state sincere appreciation for their outstanding work. |