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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, For 20 years, Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of |
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| 6 | 7 | | Texas has greatly benefited the Arlington-Grand Prairie area |
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| 7 | 8 | | through its many vital community programs and commitment to Mexican |
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| 8 | 9 | | culture and traditions; and |
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| 9 | 10 | | WHEREAS, Affiliated with Aztlán Academy-San José in |
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| 10 | 11 | | California, this nonprofit organization offers classes in a number |
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| 11 | 12 | | of disciplines of Mexican folk art, including dance, music, and |
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| 12 | 13 | | theater; these programs celebrate the richness and beauty of |
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| 13 | 14 | | Mexican culture while equipping students with the confidence and |
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| 14 | 15 | | skills necessary to reach their full potential; the academy also |
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| 15 | 16 | | presents a variety of concerts, exhibits, and workshops that |
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| 16 | 17 | | showcase the creative work of both students and professional |
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| 17 | 18 | | artists; and |
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| 18 | 19 | | WHEREAS, One of Aztlan Academy's most popular programs is |
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| 19 | 20 | | Nuestra Navidad, an annual presentation of the Christmas story |
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| 20 | 21 | | through the music and dance of the Tarascan, Huastecan, Jarocho, |
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| 21 | 22 | | and Jaliscience cultures of Mexico; the stage decoration is |
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| 22 | 23 | | inspired by poinsettias, which represent the color and light of the |
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| 23 | 24 | | holiday season; this celebration has become a favorite Christmas |
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| 24 | 25 | | tradition for performers, many of whom have participated since a |
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| 25 | 26 | | young age, as well as for local residents; and |
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| 26 | 27 | | WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of artistic director |
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| 27 | 28 | | Esther Torres Ghio, Aztlan Academy works closely with the Arlington |
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| 28 | 29 | | Independent School District, teaching classes at Starrett |
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| 29 | 30 | | Elementary, Barnett Junior High, and James Bowie High Schools; and |
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| 30 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Aztlan Academy of Texas has |
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| 31 | 32 | | served as an important community resource, and it has enriched the |
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| 32 | 33 | | lives of countless Texans through its cultural and artistic |
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| 33 | 34 | | programs; now, therefore, be it |
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| 34 | 35 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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| 35 | 36 | | Legislature hereby honor Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of Texas |
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| 36 | 37 | | for its immeasurable contributions to the Arlington and Grand |
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| 37 | 38 | | Prairie area and extend to all those associated with the |
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| 38 | 39 | | organization best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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| 39 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 40 | 41 | | prepared for Aztlan Academy as an expression of high regard by the |
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| 41 | 42 | | Texas House of Representatives. |
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