Bill Text: TX HCR72 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Designating Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia Capital of Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-06-15 - Signed by the Governor [HCR72 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HCR72-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.C.R. No. 72
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, Each year, Big Spring celebrates the holiday season
  with a spectacular display featuring more than 100 lighted
  poinsettias, and this much-anticipated event has become well known
  throughout the Lone Star State and beyond; and
         WHEREAS, The Comanche Trail Festival of Lights draws more
  than 20,000 visitors annually to view the giant lighted
  poinsettias, some up to 150 feet tall, that are placed throughout
  Comanche Trail Park; the display includes over one million lights
  in total, and guests can view the splendid decorations by car or
  from a walking trail; and
         WHEREAS, Launched in 1997, the festival was founded by Big
  Spring resident Pat Simmons; over the years, the celebration has
  enjoyed the support of the city and many dedicated Howard County
  volunteers, and it has grown steadily in size and popularity; and
         WHEREAS, Enthusiasm for the festival has prompted local
  residents to expand the event throughout the city; every December,
  many private homes are decorated with illuminated poinsettias,
  further contributing to the magical holiday ambiance; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Comanche Trail Festival of
  Lights has become a West Texas tradition, and citizens of Big Spring
  have embraced their community's reputation as a special place to
  experience the joys of the season; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate the city of Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia
  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 its designation.
 
  Darby
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 72 was adopted by the House on May
  4, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 142, Nays 6, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 72 was adopted by the Senate on May
  24, 2017, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor       
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