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By: Isaac (Senate Sponsor - Campbell) |
H.C.R. No. 70 |
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(In the Senate - Received from the House May 5, 2017; |
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May 5, 2017, read first time and referred to Committee on |
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Administration; May 22, 2017, reported favorably by the following |
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vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 22, 2017, sent to printer.) |
Click here to see the committee vote |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Each year, well over a thousand weddings take place |
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in Dripping Springs; and |
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WHEREAS, The natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country |
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provides an ideal setting for joyous celebrations of matrimony, and |
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the Dripping Springs area is home to more than 30 event venues of |
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all styles and sizes, among them wineries, ranches, and picturesque |
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sites along waterways such as Onion Creek; and |
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WHEREAS, Due to the popularity of Dripping Springs as a |
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destination for nuptials, the hospitality industry has become well |
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established; the city's business community includes a wide range of |
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overnight accommodations for guests, as well as florists, caterers, |
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bakeries, and other companies offering wedding services; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless couples have selected Dripping Springs as |
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the perfect spot to exchange the vows of matrimony and embark on a |
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new life journey together in the presence of family and friends, and |
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local residents take pride in the role their community plays in |
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supporting the institution of marriage; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital |
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of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of its designation. |
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