SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the citizens of Round Rock in celebrating Daffodil Days on 
March 1, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, Eight years ago, the Round Rock Senior Citizens 
Foundation began hosting the Daffodil Days event to encourage the  
beautification of the city with these attractive flowers and to 
raise funds to renovate a building for use as a senior center; and

	WHEREAS, Today, approximately 30,000 bulbs are purchased, 
and citizens are encouraged to plant them as part of their 
business and home beautification plans; and

	WHEREAS, To celebrate the coming of spring and blooming of 
the flowers, the Daffodil Days festival is held each year on the 
first Saturday of March; family entertainment is provided, and 
food and arts and crafts booths are set-up; and

	WHEREAS, The festivals help to support the many causes and 
programs of the senior population in the city; and

	WHEREAS, The eighth annual Daffodil Days celebration 
provides an opportunity for the friends and families of
Round Rock to gather and celebrate the beauty of this spring 
flower and to benefit the area's senior citizens; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 1, 2003, as Daffodil 
Days in Round Rock and extend best wishes to the participants for 
a joyful and successful event; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the residents of Round Rock as a memento of this occasion.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 27, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate