06-mary-ella-montaguePROCLAMATION 2006-06
WHEREAS, Mary Ella (Monty) Montague began her career in the field of Modern Dance at Sam Houston State University in 1945, retiring in 1984. She was named Professor Emeritus in Dance
by the University; and
WHEREAS, Monty’s love of the performing arts paralleled her love for bringing the community together to experience the performing arts; and
WHEREAS, She was one of the founding members of the Huntsville Community Theatre and through her participation on this board, she was able to extend her love of teaching dance and the
performing arts to not only her students, but the community as well; and
WHEREAS, Monty formed an exercise group where she developed wonderful friendships over the past 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Even in retirement, Monty continued working with the Huntsville Little Theatre, Literacy Program for Children, and the Women’s Golf Association; and
WHEREAS, Our hearts and many thanks to Mary Ella (Monty) Montague for her service to the Huntsville Community and for the lives she touched on her journey;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
FEBRUARY 23, 2006
be designated as:
MARY ELLA “MONTY” MONTAGUE DAY
in Huntsville, Texas.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 23rd day of February 2006.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR