| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 404 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 3 | | recognize Shen Yun Performing Arts on the occasion of the |
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| 4 | 4 | | troupe's performances in Corpus Christi on March 21 and 22, 2015, |
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| 5 | 5 | | as part of its 2015 world tour; and |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, A nonprofit organization based in New York City, |
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| 7 | 7 | | Shen Yun Performing Arts is a troupe of 100 classically trained |
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| 8 | 8 | | dancers, musicians, and vocalists who celebrate the ancient and |
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| 9 | 9 | | modern traditions of China through dazzling choreography and |
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| 10 | 10 | | sensational orchestration; each year, Shen Yun performs in more |
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| 11 | 11 | | than 100 cities around the world and interprets stories from five |
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| 12 | 12 | | millennia of Chinese civilization; and |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, Since its inaugural season in 2006, Shen Yun |
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| 14 | 14 | | Performing Arts has been hailed by audiences across the globe for |
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| 15 | 15 | | its inspirational and enthusiastic performances; the company |
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| 16 | 16 | | features a new lineup of dances, songs, and scores each year in |
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| 17 | 17 | | its continuing dedication to showcasing China's illustrious |
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| 18 | 18 | | heritage; and |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts has delighted countless |
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| 20 | 20 | | individuals of all ages with its culturally rich entertainment, |
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| 21 | 21 | | and the City of Corpus Christi is privileged to host the |
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| 22 | 22 | | company's newest creative endeavor; now, therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 23 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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| 24 | 24 | | Legislature, hereby commend all those associated with Shen Yun |
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| 25 | 25 | | Performing Arts and extend best wishes for continued success; |
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| 26 | 26 | | and, be it further |
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| 27 | 27 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 28 | 28 | | the group as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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| 29 | 29 | | Hinojosa |
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| 30 | 30 | | ________________________________ |
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| 31 | 31 | | President of the Senate |
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| 32 | 32 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 33 | 33 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 34 | 34 | | the Senate on March 19, 2015. |
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| 35 | 35 | | ________________________________ |
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| 36 | 36 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 37 | 37 | | ________________________________ |
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| 38 | 38 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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