By Bosse, Talton, Crabb, Zbranek                     H.C.R. No. 159
       74R9976 KMP-D
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, From October 13 through 15, 1995, the Goose Creek
    1-2  Navy Communities Foundation will sponsor the first annual Boom Town
    1-3  Blow Out Celebration, a spectacular festival featuring food,
    1-4  activities, and entertainment that is sure to delight the more than
    1-5  30,000 Texans expected to attend; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A tribute to the rich heritage and prosperity of the
    1-7  communities of Goose Creek, Pelly, and Baytown, the Boom Town Blow
    1-8  Out will raise funds for local beautification projects; volunteers
    1-9  will operate more than 20 food booths during this exciting
   1-10  three-day event; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Numerous activities are planned for the first annual
   1-12  Boom Town Blow Out, including airboat rides, helicopter rides, hot
   1-13  air balloon rides, children's rides, mud volleyball games, and arts
   1-14  and crafts booths; two stages will offer continuous entertainment,
   1-15  and children of all ages will be treated to clown shows, juggling
   1-16  displays, magic lessons, and rock skipping lessons; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, With the participation of the City of Baytown, the
   1-18  Downtown Merchants Association, and Lee College, the festival will
   1-19  also feature a rollerblade race, wheelbarrow race, wheelchair race,
   1-20  and family fun run; there will also be numerous informational
   1-21  booths and educational exhibitions for the benefit of the entire
   1-22  Boom Town community; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Additional sponsorship for this delightful affair is
   1-24  being provided by Bayer, Exxon, the Baytown Sun, the City of
    2-1  Baytown, the Goose Creek Stream Committee, the Hispanic Chamber of
    2-2  Commerce, Eshbach Retirement Planning, San Jacinto Methodist
    2-3  Hospital, and Bay Coast Hospital; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, The Boom Town Blow Out will offer children and
    2-5  adults alike an opportunity to set aside the cares of daily life
    2-6  and celebrate the natural beauty and prosperity of one of our
    2-7  state's most exciting areas; a tribute to the community spirit of
    2-8  many dedicated Texans, this enchanting celebration is truly
    2-9  deserving of special legislative support; now, therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-11  hereby declare October 13-15, 1995 to be Boom Town Blow Out Days in
   2-12  Texas and commend all those associated with this exceptional
   2-13  festival for their hard work in ensuring its success; and, be it
   2-14  further
   2-15        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-16  prepared for prominent display at the Boom Town Blow Out
   2-17  Celebration as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-18  Legislature.