Bill Text: TX HCR93 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Designating Abilene as the official Storybook Capital of Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-06-09 - Signed by the Governor [HCR93 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HCR93-Enrolled.html
| H.C.R. No. 93 | ||
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| WHEREAS, For countless young readers, books open a window to | ||
| a realm of imagination and possibility, and in recent years, the | ||
| city of Abilene has undertaken a series of unique efforts to | ||
| showcase the wonders of children's literature; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Abilene is the home of the National Center for | ||
| Children's Illustrated Literature, the only museum in Texas that | ||
| exclusively collects artwork from best-selling, award-winning | ||
| children's book illustrators; established in 1996, the center has | ||
| curated and toured nearly 60 exhibits in close to 40 states, which | ||
| are enjoyed by one million people every year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Further adding to the city's whimsical charm is its | ||
| extensive collection of outdoor sculptures based on characters from | ||
| children's classics; while walking the length of Everman Park, | ||
| visitors can encounter bronze statues in the likeness of | ||
| Dr. Seuss's creations, and heroes from the works of | ||
| author-illustrators William Joyce and David Shannon are brought to | ||
| life in locations throughout the city; young explorers can also | ||
| receive a "passport" to help them find Seymour, the character from | ||
| Walter Wick's Can You See What I See? books, who is hidden at | ||
| several arts and cultural landmarks; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In total, 23 pieces have been commissioned by the | ||
| Abilene Cultural Affairs Council as part of its Storybook Sculpture | ||
| Project, thought to be the largest endeavor of its kind in any city; | ||
| each year, new additions to the project are dedicated at the | ||
| Children's Art & Literary Festival, a popular annual celebration | ||
| that includes family-friendly activities throughout downtown | ||
| Abilene; the festival is a collaborative effort of schools, | ||
| libraries, churches, civic groups, and city leaders, drawing crowds | ||
| of thousands from across the state and nation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Literary works for children hold a cherished place | ||
| on the bookshelves of Texas families, and the true greats of the | ||
| genre weave captivating tales with dazzling artwork that is fondly | ||
| remembered for a lifetime; by embracing and promoting an essential | ||
| experience of childhood, residents of Abilene have established a | ||
| delightful tradition for young and old alike, and their efforts | ||
| have made the community a must-see destination for readers of all | ||
| ages; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate the city of Abilene as the official Storybook | ||
| 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; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That the children of our great state live happily | ||
| ever after. | ||
| King of Taylor | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 30, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 1, 1 present, not | ||
| voting. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the Senate on May | ||
| 26, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| APPROVED: __________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| __________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
