H.R. No. 684
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fine arts teachers enrich the lives of their
students in myriad ways; and
WHEREAS, Music, visual art, theater, and dance can be
tremendous catalysts for personal growth; appreciation of the arts
and participation in creative pursuits help boost cognitive
development, enhance critical thinking, hone problem-solving
skills, and build self-confidence; moreover, the arts foster
multicultural respect and social engagement; and
WHEREAS, Over 1.8 million Texas students in public schools
are enrolled in fine arts courses and programs at the secondary
level; these students have higher rates of attendance, higher test
scores, and higher graduation rates; and
WHEREAS, Texas is fortunate to count among its arts educators
many national leaders in their disciplines; it is the only state
that can boast of back-to-back national Grammy Music Educator Award
winners; in 2022, Stephen Cox of the San Antonio Independent School
District received the honor while teaching in the Eastland
Independent School District; Pamela Dawson of DeSoto ISD garnered
this recognition in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Fine arts teachers are committed to providing every
child with the opportunity to experience the many rewards of
creative expression and to become more well-rounded, curious, and
thoughtful individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize fine arts educators for their
contributions and extend to all members of the profession across
the state sincere appreciation for their outstanding work.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 684 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House