R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In April 1997, thousands of residents and visitors 1-2 will gather in Chappell Hill for one of our state's most popular 1-3 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 1-20 array of recreational opportunities and is truly deserving of 1-21 legislative praise and support; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby recognize the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival 1-24 and commend all those associated with the event for their hard work 2-1 in ensuring its success. Kubiak _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House