SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the grand occasion of the 25th anniversary of the South
Dallas Cultural Center; and
WHEREAS, On June 7, 1986, the South Dallas Cultural Center
became a reality due to the efforts of a group of African American
artists and key figures in the community who were led by Art and
Elaine Thornton; and
WHEREAS, These community leaders had encouraged the City
of Dallas to develop a multipurpose arts facility in the southern
sector of the city; under the leadership of city officials and
park board members, funds were allocated through the 1982 bond
program to construct the $1.5 million, 24,000-square-foot
facility; and
WHEREAS, The center's facility features a 120-seat black
box theater, a visual arts gallery, dance studios, media arts,
printmaking, and photography, as well as a full-service digital
recording studio; and
WHEREAS, The center offers classes to help inspire people
of all ages to appreciate the art of the African diaspora, and the
center has truly become a valuable cultural asset to the
community; in celebration of the center's 25th anniversary,
special events have been planned for each Saturday in June; a
community block party is being held on June 18, which will
include cooking demonstrations, children's activities, a variety
of exhibitions, a film screening, and tours of the center; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby join the citizens of
Dallas in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the South Dallas
Cultural Center and extend best wishes to all attending the
anniversary celebrations; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate