81R6534 JNC-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the past two decades, the Irving Arts Center
has fostered an appreciation for artistic endeavor and offered area
residents the opportunity to experience art in a variety of
mediums; and
WHEREAS, A vibrant arts community is one of the hallmarks of a
civilized society, and Irving's citizens have sought to promote and
nurture the arts through the establishment of the City of Irving
Arts Board; this 11-member body opened the first phase of the Irving
Arts Center in 1986, and oversaw its completion four years later;
and
WHEREAS, Today, the center offers two state-of-the-art
theaters, four galleries, meeting, classroom, reception, and
rehearsal facilities, and a sculpture garden; more than 20 rotating
exhibitions are featured each year, and in fiscal year 2007, the
center hosted more than 250 symphonic presentations, theatrical
productions, and other performing arts events; and
WHEREAS, Area youth find opportunities for self-expression
through the KidsArts program, which includes story times, live
performances, Saturday School, summer camp, Family Fundays, and
free festivals; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, the center was named an affiliate of the
Smithsonian Museum, becoming one of only 159 facilities nationwide
to earn that honor; and
WHEREAS, The Irving Arts Center provides a wealth of cultural
opportunities to the residents of North Texas, and it has truly
become a treasured centerpiece of the Irving community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Irving Arts Center and extend to all
those associated with this noteworthy institution sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.