| By: Nelson | S.C.R. No. 40 | |
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| WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pleasure | ||
| in recognizing the City of Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of | ||
| Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Throughout the past decade, the City of Grapevine | ||
| has been engaged each year in expanding its repertoire of Christmas | ||
| activities in order to offer one of the most enjoyable experiences | ||
| of Christmas in Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, During the Christmas season, the city is now the | ||
| site of over 1,400 Christmas activities and special features that | ||
| range from alluring light decorations to magnificent stage | ||
| productions at the Palace Theatre; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The attractions also include the Gaylord Texan Lone | ||
| Star Christmas ICE! event, the Great Wolf Lodge "Snowland," | ||
| Christmas on Main entertainment, horse-drawn buckboard and | ||
| carriage rides, the North Pole Express, and the Christmas Gnome | ||
| Village and North Pole Polar Bear display; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Animated Victorian characters are installed | ||
| throughout the city, and residents in costumes stroll the Historic | ||
| District; choreographed light shows are held every evening at Town | ||
| Square, and countless Christmas lights illuminate the streets; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The arrival of the Christmas season in Grapevine is | ||
| an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate the city's | ||
| rich history, its charm, and the many amenities it offers today; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby declare the City of Grapevine the Christmas Capital of Texas | ||
| and extend best wishes to all who contribute to the unique | ||
| experience of Christmas in Grapevine; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor | ||
| of Grapevine and its impressive Christmas seasons. | ||