TITLE: Congratulating Brockman Hall for Opera at Rice University on being honored with a 2023 Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brockman Hall for Opera at Rice University on being honored with a 2023 Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House