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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Students from the Jack Yates High School JY Cinema |
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program are gathering at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, to |
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celebrate the advancement of their two films to the finals of the |
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2025 University Interscholastic League Young Filmmakers Festival; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A historic moment for JY Cinema, this year marks the |
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first time that two of its films have made it into the top six in two |
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categories at the state finals; in recognition of their |
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achievements, the school will receive two state plaques, and each |
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of the 70 students in the program will earn a prestigious UIL state |
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medal; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of JY Cinema have spent the majority of |
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the school year perfecting the films, both of which address issues |
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related to student voices; the finalist entries include a narrative |
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comedy, Switchin' Classes, and a documentary, The Circle of the |
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Storm - The Dustin Garrison Story; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their hard work and commitment to |
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excellence, these talented young Texans have brought great pride to |
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their school and community, and they are indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for their accomplishments; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the members of JY Cinema on |
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advancing to the finals at the 2025 University Interscholastic |
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League Young Filmmakers Festival and extend to them sincere best |
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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 the students as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |