Bill Text: TX HCR104 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Designating Granbury as the official Celebration Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-11 - Signed by the Governor [HCR104 Detail]

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  By: Slawson (Senate Sponsor - Birdwell) H.C.R. No. 104
         (In the Senate - Received from the House May 15, 2023;
  May 15, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on
  Administration; May 19, 2023, reported favorably by the following
  vote:  Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 19, 2023, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
  WHEREAS, The citizens of Granbury observe a wide array of
  special events and celebrations, both time-honored and new, that
  add greatly to the city's distinctive character and strong sense of
  community; and
         WHEREAS, The full calendar of festivities in Granbury
  includes events that commemorate holidays, that honor the area's
  rich history, that showcase art, culture, and music, and that offer
  a variety of food and entertainment for attendees of all ages;
  Granbury also appeals to many Texans as the perfect location for
  smaller and more personal celebrations, including birthdays,
  weddings, weekend getaways, and family reunions; and
         WHEREAS, Every year, residents and visitors turn out in large
  numbers for such annual favorites as the Granbury Wine Walk, where
  they can sample a selection of local vintages, and the Granbury
  Founders Day Jubilee, which features a street dance and a bean and
  barbecue cook-off; the city also boasts unique celebrations to
  commemorate St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, and Oktoberfest,
  and during the Christmas season, an exhibition of more than 1,300
  nativity scenes is staged at the Away in a Manger display at Langdon
  Center Concert Hall; several events, including the long-running
  Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, are presented by the Historic
  Granbury Merchants Association, an organization dedicated to
  promoting business and tourism in the city; and
         WHEREAS, Renowned for its welcoming charm, historic
  landmarks, and abundance of activities and amenities, Granbury was
  named the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today for three
  consecutive years beginning in 2019; the city's sesquicentennial
  celebration was honored with a 2022 TAMI Award by the Texas
  Association of Municipal Information Officers, while its Lake
  Granbury Goosebump Jump won a 2022 Texas Travel Award; in addition,
  the city was recognized as one of the best small towns in Texas by
  the Texas Travel Industry Association in 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Brimming with events throughout the year, the city
  of Granbury has distinguished itself as a popular destination for
  festivals, fairs, and special gatherings of all varieties, and
  these get-togethers serve as a great opportunity to showcase this
  vibrant community while bringing joy to attendees young and old;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate Granbury as the official Celebration Capital of
  Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
  391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
  until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
  passed by the legislature.
 
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