[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 102 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ANGELA BALTEZORE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Angela 
Baltezore in honor of her retirement and contributions to our arts 
community.
  Ms. Baltezore was born in Cedar Falls. Iowa and moved to Woodland, 
California in 1968. After graduating from Woodland High School in 1975, 
Ms. Baltezore attended Santa Clara University and graduated with a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre. She then attended San Diego State 
University where she earned her teaching credential. Following the 
completion of her education, Ms. Baltezore taught theatre arts at 
Woodland High School from 1999 until 2001.
  Ms. Baltezore's participation in the Woodland Opera House began while 
she was in high school and performed Dames at Sea on the Opera House 
stage in 1975. Her work with the Opera House continued years later when 
she became education director, a position she held from 2002 until 
2014. Then in 2014, she was promoted to her current position of 
executive director. In these positions, Ms. Baltezore built a 
comprehensive theatre and dance program, further developing theatre 
arts in Woodland.
  When the Opera House's education program began to flourish, Ms. 
Baltezore assisted the expansion process of the Theatre by adding an 
additional location. Subsequently, the education program has grown 
immensely with Ms. Baltezore's guidance and enrolls approximately 350 
students. In addition to her achievements with the Opera House's 
education program, Ms. Baltezore has made a marked impact on the 
Theatre itself. When Ms. Baltezore first performed at the Opera House 
as a high school student, the building was in disrepair with no air 
conditioning or seating. Now the Theatre has implemented many 
improvements including a state-of-the-art sound system, two museum 
rooms, and a new HVAC system to increase production quality and patron 
comfort.
  Ms. Baltezore's goal of increasing production quality has encouraged 
participation of actors stretching several regions in Northern 
California. Focused on growth, she also expanded the production season 
to include Rising Stars Youth Theatre, allowing young actors to shine 
on the Opera House's historic stage.
  Mr. Speaker, Angela Baltezore is deeply appreciated for her decades 
of service and commitment to theatre arts. Her efforts have helped the 
Woodland Opera House grow and improve.

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