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House Resolution
1428
By: Representatives Reece of the 21st, Amerson of the 9th, Rogers of the 20th, and Mills of the 67th, Post 2
By: Representatives Reece of the 21st, Amerson of the 9th, Rogers of the 20th, and Mills of the 67th, Post 2
A RESOLUTION
Commending the incredible artistic talents of Amanda
Watkins, daughter of Miller and Jane Watkins; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Gainesville native Amanda Watkins began performing with the Gainesville Ballet Company at age 11 and, under the direction of Pam Ware, Amanda´s hard work and stellar performances led to roles in numerous school plays at Gainesville High School; and
WHEREAS, Amanda earned her bachelor of fine arts in music and theater from Florida State University; and
WHEREAS, Amanda has performed parts on several Broadway tours, including Grease and Cabaret; and
WHEREAS, she now lives in New York and has had leading roles in productions such as Urinetown; Beauty and the Beast; and Cats; and
WHEREAS, she continues to remain busy as she takes part in regional touring productions including The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, Damn Yankees, and South Pacific; and
WHEREAS, Amanda currently stars at the Alliance Theatre, playing the memorable role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady; and
WHEREAS, she is proud of her hometown and is a tribute to the artistic opportunities and venues that exist in Gainesville and credits formal education for its part in her vivacious and talented success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Amanda Watkins´s incredible artistic talents and accomplishments and wish her success in what is sure to be a very bright future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Amanda Watkins.
WHEREAS, Gainesville native Amanda Watkins began performing with the Gainesville Ballet Company at age 11 and, under the direction of Pam Ware, Amanda´s hard work and stellar performances led to roles in numerous school plays at Gainesville High School; and
WHEREAS, Amanda earned her bachelor of fine arts in music and theater from Florida State University; and
WHEREAS, Amanda has performed parts on several Broadway tours, including Grease and Cabaret; and
WHEREAS, she now lives in New York and has had leading roles in productions such as Urinetown; Beauty and the Beast; and Cats; and
WHEREAS, she continues to remain busy as she takes part in regional touring productions including The Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, Damn Yankees, and South Pacific; and
WHEREAS, Amanda currently stars at the Alliance Theatre, playing the memorable role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady; and
WHEREAS, she is proud of her hometown and is a tribute to the artistic opportunities and venues that exist in Gainesville and credits formal education for its part in her vivacious and talented success.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Amanda Watkins´s incredible artistic talents and accomplishments and wish her success in what is sure to be a very bright future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Amanda Watkins.