Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Día de Los Muertos performances by Round Rock Ballet Folklórico.

89(R) HR 1444 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1444

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico celebrated the 10th

anniversary of its Día de Los Muertos performances in 2024, and this

occasion provides a welcome opportunity to honor this respected

arts group; and

WHEREAS, El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a

traditional Mexican holiday observed November 1 and 2; a blend of

Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture, the

holiday has roots that go back 3,000 years, to the ancient cultures

of the Aztecs and other peoples of pre-Columbian America; it is a

time to recognize death as a natural part of the cycle of life, and

festivities often include facial makeup, costumes, and revelry; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Yolanda Sanchez founded Round Rock Ballet

Folklórico to provide the community with the opportunity to both

learn about Mexican culture and grow through the practice of dance;

over the course of three and a half decades, the group has come to

encompass more than 100 members from a wide range of backgrounds;

and

WHEREAS, Each year, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico partners

with the Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, the City of

Round Rock, and Univision to honor Día de los Muertos with a

procession and festival; members of the group perform traditional

dances at the event, which also features live music, arts and

crafts, and an altar decoration contest; and

WHEREAS, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico greatly enhances the

vibrant cultural life of Central Texas, and it is indeed deserving

of recognition for its contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Día de

Los Muertos performances by Round Rock Ballet Folklórico and extend

to the organization's members sincere best wishes for the future;

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Bucy

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1444 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House