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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas is a longstanding annual |
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holiday event in Bellville that celebrates the region's rich |
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cultural Christmas heritage and, in 2012, celebrated 30 years of |
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bringing Christmas joy to local residents and visitors; and |
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WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas has provided many children and |
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adults with lasting holiday memories that they share with family, |
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friends, and loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas annually brings together local |
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businesses, organizations, and groups in the spirit of Christmas |
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cheer to provide traditional events, such as strolling carolers, a |
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children's pageant, visits from Santa and Scrooge, and a holiday |
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Market Day, for all families in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas allows local citizens and |
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visitors alike to enjoy old-fashioned Christmas traditions and |
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brings the sights and sounds of Christmas to the whole Austin County |
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community; this wonderful event is a cherished holiday experience |
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for children and their families; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize the annual Small Town Christmas celebration in the |
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City of Bellville as the Official Small Town Christmas Event of |
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Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the City of Bellville as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas Senate. |