Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.
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 Noël 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
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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.
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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.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor
