Recognizing the Victoria Bach Festival on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

89(R) SR 406 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 406

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to

recognize the Victoria Bach Festival as it presents its 50th

anniversary season of concerts from May 31 to June 7, 2025; and

WHEREAS, For half a century, the Victoria Bach Festival has

featured nationally recognized musicians from leading orchestras

and esteemed musicians and professors from prestigious

universities to share their talents with thousands of music

lovers from across the state; and

WHEREAS, Guests from all walks of life gather in Victoria

each year to be uplifted, inspired, and united by the

transformative power of classical music presented throughout

this extraordinary week of performances; and

WHEREAS, Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez

leads the talented and renowned musicians in a vibrant range of

music through deeply moving and diverse programs and concerts,

which take place during morning, midday, and evening intervals at

venues throughout the city; and

WHEREAS, The 2025 festival season will include 16

performances, and half will be offered to the public free of

charge or by suggested donation to amplify the festival's

accessibility and community engagement; the Bach Festival also

supports and promotes musical excellence through the Emerging

Artists and Children's Programs; and

WHEREAS, The Victoria Bach Festival has made a profound

impact on the culture of South Texas, and its 50th anniversary

season marks a significant milestone in the history of the arts

in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby commend the organizers, volunteers, and

performers of the Victoria Bach Festival on their commitment to

preserving the legacy of classical music and extend to them

sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in

honor of this occasion.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 14, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate