H.R. No. 2030
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Brockman Hall for Opera at Rice University has been
honored with a 2023 Landmark Award in the Public Assembly category
from the Houston Business Journal; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Houston Business Journal recognizes
real estate projects that have made an important impact in the
community; part of the Shepherd School of Music, Brockman Hall for
Opera opened its doors in April 2022; and
WHEREAS, The 84,000-square-foot facility encompasses the
Lucian and Nancy Morrison Theater, a three-tiered, European-style
performance space that features 600 seats and an orchestra pit for
70 musicians; in addition to serving as a venue for theatrical and
musical performances, the building offers rehearsal and practice
spaces and attracts numerous high-profile speakers; and
WHEREAS, In its first year of operation, Brockman Hall for
Opera has significantly contributed to the cultural vibrancy of
Rice University and the Houston area, and it will continue to play a
vital role in the community for decades to come; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Brockman Hall for Opera on being
honored with a 2023 Landmark Award in the Public Assembly category
from the Houston Business Journal; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2030 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House