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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Victoria Bach Festival as it presents its 50th |
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anniversary season of concerts from May 31 to June 7, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, the Victoria Bach Festival |
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has featured nationally recognized musicians from leading |
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orchestras and esteemed musicians and professors from |
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prestigious universities to share their talents with thousands |
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of music lovers from across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Guests from all walks of life gather in Victoria |
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each year to be uplifted, inspired, and united by the |
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transformative power of classical music presented throughout |
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this extraordinary week of performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez |
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leads the talented and renowned musicians in a vibrant range of |
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music through deeply moving and diverse programs and concerts, |
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which take place during morning, midday, and evening intervals at |
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venues throughout the city; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2025 festival season will include 16 |
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performances, and half will be offered to the public free of |
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charge or by suggested donation to amplify the festival's |
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accessibility and community engagement; the Bach Festival also |
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supports and promotes musical excellence through the Emerging |
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Artists and Children's Programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Victoria Bach Festival has made a profound |
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impact on the culture of South Texas, and its 50th anniversary |
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season marks a significant milestone in the history of the arts |
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in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the organizers, volunteers, and |
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performers of the Victoria Bach Festival on their commitment to |
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preserving the legacy of classical music and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this occasion. |