2023S0348-1 04/03/23
By: Hinojosa S.C.R. No. 42
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Special Hearts Day recognizes and celebrates the
important mission of Special Hearts in the Arts, a nonprofit
organization that seeks to build more inclusive communities by
providing opportunities for persons with special needs to engage in
the arts; and
WHEREAS, Located in Corpus Christi, Special Hearts in the
Arts offers weekly classes and activities in theater arts, dance,
music, art, and film to members of the community with special needs;
the organization embraces a focus on special abilities rather than
disabilities, and its programs allow persons with special needs to
explore their own individual talents and showcase their creative
work; and
WHEREAS, Developing and sharing their diverse abilities
empowers participants of Special Hearts in the Arts to express
their creativity and to connect with others, and experiencing the
unique gifts each person has to offer enables others to appreciate
the remarkable contributions these extraordinary individuals make
in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Special Hearts Day pays tribute to the exemplary
efforts of Special Hearts in the Arts and encourages communities
throughout the state to promote engagement in the arts for persons
with special needs; the invaluable work of furthering the
organization's mission contributes greatly to building and
strengthening Texas communities, and it is indeed fitting that
Texans join in supporting and celebrating this mission of
inclusivity, connection, and enrichment for all; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate December 8 as Special Hearts Day; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.