Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

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1		-	H.R. No. 1644
	1	+	86R33396 BPG-D
	2	+	By: Morrison H.R. No. 1644
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4	5		R E S O L U T I O N
5	6		WHEREAS, Dance halls played a special role in the settlement
6		-	of the Lone Star State, and Texas Dance Hall Pr
7		-	eservation is
	7	+	of the Lone Star State, and Texas Dance Hall Preservation is
8	8		dedicated to raising awareness of their enduring value; and
9	9		WHEREAS, In the mid-19th century, Texans who immigrated from
10	10		central Europe prioritized construction of dance halls in their new
11	11		communities; they used traditional craftsmanship to build these
12	12		facilities as social hubs serving a variety of organizations, from
13	13		singing, shooting, and physical fitness clubs to religious groups,
14	14		community insurance associations, and agricultural organizations;
15	15		as central to community life as courthouses and churches, the halls
16	16		also hosted social dances, becoming incubators for a wide variety
17	17		of Texas music styles including polka, Western swing, honky-tonk,
18	18		conjunto, Tejano, and barrelhouse blues; and
19	19		WHEREAS, The state once boasted more than 1,000 dance halls,
20	20		each telling a unique story through its design and structure; as
21	21		small towns lost population or were absorbed into suburbs, the
22	22		dance halls began to disappear, and today there are fewer than 400;
23	23		over a quarter of these are at risk, and while some still welcome
24	24		dancers, others have been repurposed; and
25	25		WHEREAS, In 2007, Texas Dance Hall Preservation was founded
26	26		to save these buildings and the authentic music and culture they
27	27		have nurtured; the organization promotes the use of dance halls as
28	28		venues for music, social dancing, and assembly, and it sponsors
29	29		informational programs for the public; moreover, it encourages
30	30		historical documentation, awards grants to assist with restoration
31	31		and repairs, and provides consulting to support the economic
32	32		contributions that halls make to their communities; and
33	33		WHEREAS, Dance halls are a priceless part of our heritage,
34	34		and through its efforts, Texas Dance Hall Preservation is helping
35	35		to ensure that these distinctive buildings continue to function as
36	36		catalysts for social cohesion and cultural enrichment; now,
37	37		therefore, be it
38	38		RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
39	39		Legislature hereby honor Texas Dance Hall Preservation for its
40	40		outstanding work and encourage all Texans to explore, enjoy, and
41	41		support dance halls in their communities and across the state; and,
42	42		be it further
43	43		RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
44	44		prepared for TDHP as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
45	45		of Representatives.
46		-	Morrison
47		-	______________________________
48		-	Speaker of the House
49		-	I certify that H.R. No. 1644 was adopted by the House on May
50		-	24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
51		-	______________________________
52		-	Chief Clerk of the House