By: Van de Putte H.C.R. No. 121 73R8692 PAN-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, This year marks a significant milestone in the 1-2 history of one of our state's most beloved attractions, the 25th 1-3 anniversary of San Antonio's HemisFair; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The site of the 1968 Texas World's Fair, the city of 1-5 San Antonio was transformed by the coming of this event, which 1-6 occasioned the extension of the picturesque River Walk and the 1-7 construction of HemisFair Plaza; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Today, the plaza remains a focal point for downtown 1-9 entertainment and recreation; visitors to the Alamo City can take a 1-10 trip to the top of the 750-foot Tower of the Americas, where they 1-11 can experience fine dining in the tower's two-level restaurant or 1-12 step out onto its observation deck for a panoramic view of downtown 1-13 San Antonio; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Displays on 26 ethnic and cultural groups are 1-15 available for viewing at the plaza's Institute of Texan Cultures, 1-16 and the nearby Mexican Cultural Institute draws thousands of 1-17 sightseers to its doors each year with exhibits of many fine 1-18 contemporary Mexican artists; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The area also features foreign-accented restaurants 1-20 and food booths, tree-shaded walkways and gardens, and a 1-21 breathtaking water park complete with waterfalls, wading pools, and 1-22 observation decks; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Though it occurred 25 years ago, HemisFair 1-24 acquainted many visitors with the beauty and charm of this 2-1 multicultural city for the first time, and the event has left a 2-2 lasting legacy that will surely continue to be enjoyed by 2-3 generations of Texans for many years to come; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas, 2-5 Regular Session, 1993, hereby congratulate the citizens of San 2-6 Antonio on the 25th anniversary of HemisFair; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the city of San Antonio as an expression of high 2-9 regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.