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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 Corpus Christi Ballet on the grand occasion of the |
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company's 50th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1974, Corpus Christi Ballet has |
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remained committed to its mission to stimulate, promote, and |
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develop interest in the art of ballet in South Texas through |
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performance and education; over the last half-century, the |
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company has captivated audiences with stunning presentations of |
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famous classics and productions of high artistic quality; and |
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WHEREAS, Corpus Christi Ballet provides a medium for |
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expression through which performers, choreographers, and |
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composers may further their education in ballet, jazz, modern |
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dance, and performance production; each year, the ballet casts |
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more than 200 students to perform classical and modern works, |
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enabling thousands of young dancers throughout the company's |
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history to learn, perform, and thrive on stage with artistic |
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professionals as they entertain and educate captivated |
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audiences; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to marking 50 years of Coastal Bend |
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performances in 2025, the ballet company is also celebrating 40 |
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years of success under the international experience and astute |
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leadership of artistic director Cristina Stirling Munro, an Emmy |
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Award-winning dancer, producer, and choreographer; and |
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WHEREAS, Corpus Christi Ballet has enriched the lives of |
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thousands of dancers, aspiring performers, and patrons of the |
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arts in the Lone Star State, and its 50th anniversary is truly |
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cause for celebration; 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 company members, directors, and |
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supporters of Corpus Christi Ballet for their outstanding |
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contributions to this exemplary cultural institution in South |
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Texas and extend to all congratulations on five decades of |
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success and best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Corpus Christi Ballet as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |