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.