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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pleasure |
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in recognizing the City of Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout the past decade, the City of Grapevine |
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has been engaged each year in expanding its repertoire of Christmas |
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activities in order to offer one of the most enjoyable experiences |
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of Christmas in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, During the Christmas season, the city is now the |
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site of over 1,400 Christmas activities and special features that |
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range from alluring light decorations to magnificent stage |
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productions at the Palace Theatre; and |
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WHEREAS, The attractions also include the Gaylord Texan Lone |
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Star Christmas ICE! event, the Great Wolf Lodge "Snowland," |
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Christmas on Main entertainment, horse-drawn buckboard and |
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carriage rides, the North Pole Express, and the Christmas Gnome |
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Village and North Pole Polar Bear display; and |
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WHEREAS, Animated Victorian characters are installed |
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throughout the city, and residents in costumes stroll the Historic |
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District; choreographed light shows are held every evening at Town |
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Square, and countless Christmas lights illuminate the streets; and |
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WHEREAS, The arrival of the Christmas season in Grapevine is |
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an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate the city's |
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rich history, its charm, and the many amenities it offers today; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby declare the City of Grapevine the Christmas Capital of Texas |
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and extend best wishes to all who contribute to the unique |
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experience of Christmas in Grapevine; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor |
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of Grapevine and its impressive Christmas seasons. |
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