82R29832 BPG-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 2298
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jazz Education Inc. is celebrating the grand opening
of the 40 Seasons of Jazz Photo Exhibition in Houston on June 6,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Founded by jazz artist Bubbha Thomas, JEI grew out
of an eight-week summer program for 70 young musicians, which was
supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; the
nonprofit group today serves more than 30,000 students from
elementary school through college and has won the Barbara Jordan
Award and numerous other accolades; and
WHEREAS, The JEI sponsors several special projects and three
main programs; the Jazz & Poetry Series helps elementary school
children develop an appreciation for music, while the Summer Jazz
Workshop offers young people the opportunity to enhance their
musical knowledge through master classes, lectures, and other
activities; each year, the Houston International Jazz Festival
features a wide range of notable artists; and
WHEREAS, Through its enrichment programs, special projects,
and public events, Jazz Education Inc. has expanded the musical
horizons of innumerable Texans and helped to broaden the audience
for a unique American art form; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jazz Education Inc. on the occasion of the
grand opening reception for the 40 Seasons of Jazz Photo Exhibition
and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Jazz Education Inc. as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.