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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, TEXAS, the musical drama presented each summer in |
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Palo Duro Canyon, is a beloved and time-honored entertainment |
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tradition that is beginning its 44th season in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Staged in the beautiful Pioneer Amphitheatre in a |
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natural basin of Palo Duro Canyon, TEXAS depicts the struggles and |
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triumphs of the settlers of the Panhandle region in the 1800s; the |
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production's compelling narrative is combined with music, dance, |
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humor, fireworks, and special effects to create a thrilling and |
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engaging celebration of the area's past; and |
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WHEREAS, More than three million people have seen TEXAS since |
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the production was first staged, including Lady Bird Johnson and |
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numerous Texas governors; it is recognized as one of the leading |
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outdoor dramas in the nation and draws numerous visitors from |
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across the Lone Star State and beyond; more than half of the people |
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that attend each year travel 150 miles or more to see the show, and |
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at least one international visitor has been present at each of the |
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more than 2,700 performances that have been presented over the |
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course of the past 43 years; and |
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WHEREAS, The popularity of TEXAS has been of great benefit to |
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the town of Canyon and the surrounding area; the show directly |
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employs 125 people each summer, and it contributes a total of $35 |
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million in economic activity, according to a study by West Texas A&M |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, Designated as one of the official plays of the State |
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of Texas, this family-friendly extravaganza has captivated |
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audiences for more than four decades, and it stands as an enduring |
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tribute to the colorful history of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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1st Called Session, hereby honor the musical drama TEXAS on the |
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occasion of its 44th season and extend to all those involved with |
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this outstanding production sincere best wishes for continued |
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success. |