SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of Austin High School's Ballet Folklórico
on the occasion of the program's 15th rebirth anniversary, which
is being celebrated at its Gran Show de Primavera on May 3,
2019; and
WHEREAS, Ballet Folklórico is a for-credit, self-funded
program and working dance company at Austin High School; the
group produces about 20 shows during the school year, and the
dancers close out each year with the annual Gran Show de
Primavera; and
WHEREAS, This year is Ballet Folklórico's 15th anniversary
of the program's rebirth because the company lost sponsorship in
the 1990s; it was reorganized by Maura Patricia Masters, who was
hired in 2003 and continues to direct the program today; and
WHEREAS, Ballet Folklórico succeeds through the efforts of
every dancer and the guidance of chief instructor and
choreographer Victoria Carr; a student officer corps helps lead
the group and assists in every aspect of the organization, from
instruction to purchasing costumes and other items; and
WHEREAS, The talented dancers of Ballet Folklórico perform
throughout the greater Austin community and compete at events
around the state; their 2019 Gran Show de Primavera, Nuestra
Historia, will celebrate both the history of the dance company
and the history of Mexico; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Ballet
Folklórico at Austin High School for promoting cultural and
performing arts in their community and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable 15th anniversary Gran Show de Primavera; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
dance company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate