By Kubiak                                      H.C.R. No. 116

      75R7972 SAJ-D                           

                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, In April 1997, thousands of residents and visitors

 1-2     alike will gather in Chappell Hill for one of our state's most

 1-3     popular and colorful yearly events, the 33rd Annual Chappell Hill

 1-4     Bluebonnet Festival; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A much anticipated celebration of spring, the

 1-6     festival honors the spectacular bluebonnets that grace the

 1-7     community of Chappell Hill each April with their seasonal display

 1-8     of eye-catching blooms; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, This popular event is sponsored by the Chappell Hill

1-10     Historical Society, and it began in 1964 as the Bluebonnet Antique

1-11     Show; the festival became known by its present name in 1983, and it

1-12     currently offers fun-filled activities for the entire family,

1-13     including a hayride through the community's historic district and

1-14     abundant opportunities to shop for distinctive wares and furniture

1-15     from arts, crafts, and antique vendors; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival will provide a

1-17     time for many citizens to set aside the cares of daily life and

1-18     enjoy the flowering beauty of our Texas spring; this well-loved

1-19     event continues to be a splendid addition to our state's array of

1-20     recreational opportunities and is truly deserving of legislative

1-21     praise and support; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-23     hereby designate the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival as the

1-24     official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas and commend all those

 2-1     associated with the event for their hard work in ensuring its

 2-2     success.