TX HR1053

Curtis King of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas received a 2025 Honorable Mention from the Tony Awards Excellence in Theatre Education jury, a national recognition for K-12 educators who significantly impact students' lives

King established The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in 1977, with youth programs that have produced notable alumni including actress Regina Taylor, singer-songwriter Erykah Badu, and musician Roy Hargrove

King previously received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts

The Texas House of Representatives congratulates King and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for him

Resolution adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by non-record vote