TITLE: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Midland Festival Ballet celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023; and WHEREAS, A local, pre-professional, nonprofit ballet company, the Midland Festival Ballet was founded by Judy Coleman in 1993 to help bring quality dance performances to the West Texas area; equipped with her many years of experience as a dancer in New York, she opened her own ballet school and began offering classes for 50 students; in 1994, the ballet company conducted its first annual performance of The Nutcracker at Wagner and Brown Auditorium at Midland College; and WHEREAS, The Midland Festival Ballet has produced a number of live performances at the Wagner No l Performing Arts Center, and it has broadcasted its digital season on Basin PBS; in addition, the ballet company has created 4 documentaries, 1 dance film, 1 full-length ballet, and more than 60 new works; today, its two studios provide dance education to over 150 students, and it has collaborated with local schools and public libraries to provide free camps and performances; and WHEREAS, Among its many achievements, the Midland Festival Ballet has been recognized as a Regional Dance America Honor Company, and it has had the privilege of hosting the Regional Dance America/Southwest 2023 Festival; and WHEREAS, Over the course of three decades, the Midland Festival Ballet has contributed to the vibrancy and cultural richness of the West Texas region, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the dance company on this special milestone; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet and extend to all those associated with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Midland Festival Ballet as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2025, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor