84R19060 CJM-D
By: Wu H.R. No. 2440
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston African Community International USA
(HACIUSA) is holding the Houston African Arts Festival at the Bayou
City Event Center on September 5 and 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The annual Houston African Arts Festival highlights
the vibrancy of that culture, showcasing the work of Africans and
African immigrants in a variety of media, including music, art,
poetry, theater, film, and textiles; with the theme "Celebrate
Africa," this year's event will feature live music and dance
performances, a fashion show, drumming, and other artistic and
cultural displays, and attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy
African food and to participate in games and raffles; and
WHEREAS, This highly anticipated event serves to commemorate
African contributions to the Greater Houston community while also
stimulating the patronage of area businesses; proceeds raised at
the festival will go toward educational initiatives, immigrant
development programs, women's centers, and helping the homeless
population in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by founder and chief executive officer
Dr. Gracie Chukwu, HACIUSA is dedicated to fostering international
and intercultural understanding as well as encouraging worldwide
collaboration among people of African descent; the nonprofit
organization strives to achieve these goals locally by
strengthening African culture to assist new immigrants, promoting
social and economic resources, and increasing humanitarian efforts
to preserve education, artistic endeavors, and youth interests in
the community; and
WHEREAS, The Houston African Arts Festival adds immeasurably
to the cultural richness of the Bayou City, and this outstanding
event and the people who make it happen are indeed deserving of
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Houston African Arts Festival
and commend Houston African Community International USA for its
exemplary work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Houston African Community International USA as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.