HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The year 1999 marks the 20th anniversary celebration
 1-2     of the Southwestern Bell Plano Balloon Festival, and this festive
 1-3     occasion has long been a popular attraction for residents and
 1-4     visitors alike; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The three-day extravaganza begins on September 17,
 1-6     1999, and features twice-daily launchings of colorful hot air
 1-7     balloons, as well as a wide variety of other fun-filled activities;
 1-8     attracting more than 250,000 spectators, the festival also has a
 1-9     significant economic impact on the Plano area; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The 100 hot air balloons are, of course, the
1-11     festival's main attraction, created in many diverse shapes and
1-12     featuring such unique balloons as the Uniroyal Tire, Big Foot,
1-13     Something Fishy, Sky Frank, Tony the Tiger, Hagar the Horrible,
1-14     Mrs. Butterworth's syrup bottle, and Rubber Duckie, all soaring
1-15     majestically through the skies over Plano; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The Festival Market, a unique arts, crafts, and gift
1-17     show, is another of the event's enticing attractions; organized by
1-18     the Volunteer Center of Collin County, the market will take place
1-19     in the Collin County Community College facility located directly
1-20     across from the launch field; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In addition to providing a delectable selection of
1-22     food served by local nonprofit organizations and small independent
1-23     businesses, the festival offers other entertaining diversions,
1-24     including activities for kids, local performing groups, and the
 2-1     thrilling RE/MAX skydivers; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, This year's Southwestern Bell Plano Balloon Festival
 2-3     promises to provide countless hours of enjoyment for all those in
 2-4     attendance, and it is indeed fitting that this spectacular event be
 2-5     recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-7     hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Southwestern Bell
 2-8     Plano Balloon Festival and officially designate Plano as the Hot
 2-9     Air Balloon Capital of Texas.
                                                                      Madden
                                                                      McCall
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 181 was adopted by the House on May
         8, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 181 was adopted by the Senate on
         May 26, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
                                             _______________________________
                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor