Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR1053: Congratulating Curtis King of Dallas on his receipt of a 2025 Honorable Mention from the Tony Awards Excellence in Theatre Education program.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 24, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 24, 2025:
89(R) HR 1053 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 1053 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Curtis King of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas has been selected for a 2025 Honorable Mention by the Tony Awards Excellence in Theatre Education jury; and WHEREAS, This national accolade recognizes K-12 educators who have made a monumental impact in the lives of students while upholding the highest standards of the profession; among the judges for this category are representatives of the American Theatre Wing, the Broadway League, and Carnegie Mellon University; Mr. King and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will be featured in the Tony Awards Playbill and on the Tony Awards website; and WHEREAS, The president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Mr. King established the school in 1977; over the years, its youth programs have benefited countless talented young artists from the area, including acclaimed actor Regina Taylor, as well as singer-songwriter Erykah Badu and musician Roy Hargrove; Mr. King previously received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts, along with a host of other honors; and WHEREAS, Curtis King has demonstrated an enduring commitment to the American theater and to arts education, and he may indeed take pride in this noteworthy acknowledgment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That …
Sponsors
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, KING, CURTIS (NO0RB)
Common questions
- What is HR1053?
- HR1053 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Congratulating Curtis King of Dallas on his receipt of a 2025 Honorable Mention from the Tony Awards Excellence in Theatre Education program.
- What is the status of HR1053?
- Passed both chambers as of May 24, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (May 24, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1053?
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111).
- Where is the official record for HR1053?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR01053
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