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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Theatre education nurtures creativity and provides |
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students with unique opportunities to explore different |
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perspectives, enhance their communication skills, and develop a |
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deeper understanding of human experiences; and |
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WHEREAS, Participation in theatre activities has been shown |
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to improve students' academic performance, boost their |
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self-esteem, and encourage teamwork and collaboration; in |
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addition, theatre education promotes engagement in school and the |
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school community, and the skills gained through involvement in |
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theatre, including public speaking, problem-solving, and project |
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management, are essential for success in today's dynamic and |
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interconnected world; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2024, 18 cities across Texas recognized March as |
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Theatre in Our Schools Month to acknowledge the importance of |
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theatre education and to celebrate the ways that public education |
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is enriched by performing arts programming; in March 2025, members |
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of the Texas chapter of the International Thespian Society are |
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visiting Austin for Theatre in Our Schools Month at the State |
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Capitol; an affiliate of the Educational Theatre Association, the |
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International Thespian Society is a high school honor society for |
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students who demonstrate excellence in the performing arts and |
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education; with more than 10,000 members, Texas Thespians is the |
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organization's largest chapter in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, By supporting theatre education, the State of Texas |
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is reaffirming its commitment to preparing students for the |
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challenges and opportunities of the future, and Theatre in Our |
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Schools Month serves to highlight the positive impact that access |
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to theatre arts programs has in the lives of countless young Texans; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 2025 as Theatre in Our Schools |
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Month and acknowledge the value of theatre in the education of our |
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youth. |