H.R. No. 374 is a resolution recognizing the achievements of students from the Jack Yates High School JY Cinema program, who will gather at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025, to celebrate their advancement to the finals of the 2025 University Interscholastic League Young Filmmakers Festival. This year marks a historic milestone for JY Cinema, as it is the first time that two of its films have reached the top six in two categories at the state finals. The school will receive two state plaques, and each of the 70 students in the program will earn a UIL state medal for their hard work and dedication.
The finalist films, which include a narrative comedy titled "Switchin' Classes" and a documentary called "The Circle of the Storm - The Dustin Garrison Story," address important issues related to student voices. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to the JY Cinema members for their accomplishments and extends best wishes for their future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard for the students.