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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The community of Celina is renowned for the special |
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effort it makes to celebrate Halloween, and it has created a |
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much-anticipated event that is visited by ghosts, witches, mummies, |
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and a multitude of other costumed revelers from all around North |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Hailed as the largest Halloween celebration in the |
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area, Beware! Of the Square draws as many as 7,000 people to |
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Celina's historic downtown square each year; and |
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WHEREAS, Featuring activities for all ages, Beware! Of the |
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Square includes trick-or-treating, with candy provided by local |
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businesses, as well as Halloween-themed music and an obstacle |
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course and other activities for younger children; and |
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WHEREAS, The Celina High School theater department |
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contributes to the fun by presenting its special Halloween play, |
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Nightmare on the Hill; the frightfully exciting evening concludes |
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with the outdoor screening of a scary film in the square; and |
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WHEREAS, By joining together for Beware! Of the Square, the |
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residents of Celina and surrounding communities have created a |
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popular Halloween tradition that is beloved by young and old alike, |
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and this delightful event serves as an opportunity to showcase the |
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city and to enjoy a spooky good time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Celina as the official Halloween Capital of North |
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Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |