Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 2170
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Through his work as co-founder of the All Star
6	6	Theatre, Joel A. Garza has provided the Rio Grande Valley with a
7	7	vibrant cultural resource and an outstanding creative outlet for
8	8	young Texans; and
9	9	WHEREAS, In 2012, Mr. Garza founded the All Star Theatre
10	10	alongside Carlos Perez with the mission of cultivating talent in
11	11	the Rio Grande Valley to stage professional-quality theatrical
12	12	productions; the company's first show was the groundbreaking
13	13	Broadway rock musical Spring Awakening, and the All Star Theatre
14	14	has since provided opportunities for South Texas actors, artists,
15	15	and technicians to hone their skills and develop their crafts while
16	16	bringing shows such as Chicago, Annie, Cabaret, and The Wizard of Oz
17	17	to life; and
18	18	WHEREAS, The All Star Theatre is unique among theatrical
19	19	production companies in the region in offering theatrical training
20	20	to children and youth as its primary mission; the organization has
21	21	consistently operated at full capacity, with 110 students between
22	22	the ages of 5 and 17 years old being involved at any given time; the
23	23	students work year-round to prepare for and stage shows at the
24	24	McAllen Performing Arts Center, a facility designed to accommodate
25	25	touring Broadway shows and concerts; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Drawing on the services of respected educators, the
27	27	All Star Theatre offers classes in acting, singing, and dance to
28	28	aspiring young performers; the company is also committed to hosting
29	29	master classes led by top talents from Broadway in its efforts to
30	30	elevate the standards of the Rio Grande Valley theater scene; and
31	31	WHEREAS, Mr. Garza serves as the executive artistic director
32	32	for the All Star Theatre and the All Star Kids Club; he holds a
33	33	bachelor's degree in corporate communication from The University of
34	34	Texas at Austin and two master's degrees in theatre and
35	35	communication studies from The University of Texas-Pan American; he
36	36	is currently a lecturer in the communication studies program at The
37	37	University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and he further shares his
38	38	time as board secretary for the Palm Awards Organization and as an
39	39	adjudicator for University Interscholastic League One Act Play
40	40	competitions across the state; and
41	41	WHEREAS, For over a decade, the All Star Theatre has helped
42	42	promote an appreciation for the arts in young people and audiences
43	43	alike, and it is a privilege to join in honoring Joel Garza and all
44	44	those who have devoted their time and talents to this dynamic
45	45	organization; now, therefore, be it
46	46	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
47	47	Legislature hereby commend Joel A. Garza and the All Star Theatre
48	48	for their exceptional contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and
49	49	extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best
50	50	wishes for continued success; and, be it further
51	51	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
52	52	prepared for the All Star Theatre as an expression of high regard by
53	53	the Texas House of Representatives.
54	54	Longoria
55	55	______________________________
56	56	Speaker of the House
57	57	I certify that H.R. No. 2170 was adopted by the House on May
58	58	29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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60	60	Chief Clerk of the House