Arizona House honors Phoenix Ballet and director Slawomir Wozniak on International Dance Day

The Arizona House of Representatives convened on April 29, 2025, for a session marked by significant proclamations and community initiatives. The meeting began with Representative Gress addressing the assembly, where he delivered a legislative proclamation in honor of International Dance Day. He recognized the Phoenix Ballet and its Artistic Director, Slawomir Wozniak, for their contributions to the arts in Arizona. Gress highlighted the ballet's role in promoting creativity, fostering discipline, and uniting communities through the beauty of dance. He commended Wozniak for elevating the Phoenix Ballet to national and international acclaim, emphasizing its importance as a cultural institution in the state.

Following this, Representative Ligore took the floor to announce a partnership with Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering individuals to achieve financial independence. Ligore encouraged members to donate professional clothing and shared details about the initiative, which includes bins for clothing collection and an Amazon wish list for those wishing to contribute new items.

Representative Villegas then made an announcement regarding a Latino caucus event scheduled for noon, where the Arizona Hispanic Chamber would provide information and refreshments to attendees.

As the session drew to a close, the Majority Leader moved to adjourn the meeting until 10 AM on April 30, 2025. The session underscored the House's commitment to recognizing cultural contributions and supporting community empowerment initiatives.