By Ellis                                               H.R. No. 484
         76R9801 WMS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The citizens of Polk County have set their sights on
 1-2     bringing a unique Fourth of July celebration to their community by
 1-3     entering the Disney "Mickey's Hometown Parade" contest; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Among the local sponsors of this worthy initiative
 1-5     are the Livingston Wal Mart store and radio station KETX, which are
 1-6     mobilizing support  among schools, other businesses, local
 1-7     government, and civic organizations to win the contest for Polk
 1-8     County; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Should Polk County win the honor of hosting
1-10     "Mickey's Hometown Parade," an event of such prominence would focus
1-11     national attention on the area, benefiting economic development and
1-12     tourism; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Polk County, Texas, would be an ideal location for
1-14     "Mickey's Hometown Parade," and it is indeed appropriate that the
1-15     community's citizenry receive support and encouragement in their
1-16     pursuit of becoming the celebration's host city; now, therefore, be
1-17     it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby express its support of the initiative to bring
1-20     "Mickey's Hometown Parade" to Polk County and extend to local
1-21     residents sincere best wishes for success in this notable venture;
1-22     and, be it further      RESOLVED, That an official copy of this
1-23     resolution be prepared for Polk County as an expression of support
1-24     by the Texas House of Representatives.