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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Galveston Historical Foundation is sponsoring |
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the 50th annual Dickens on the Strand event from December 1-3, 2023; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, One of the state's most enduringly popular holiday |
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traditions, Dickens on the Strand was established to celebrate |
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Galveston's Victorian architecture, and it played a significant |
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role in the recognition of the Strand as a National Historic |
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Landmark; and |
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WHEREAS, The street festival appeals to a wide range of |
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visitors and area residents with its family programming and its |
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presentation of live entertainment on four stages; strolling |
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carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and others in |
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Victorian garb help evoke the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens' |
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stories, most notably the beloved A Christmas Carol; this year, |
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children can explore a new addition, Tiny Tim's Play Land; among the |
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special offerings are a cricket match and play performances; and |
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WHEREAS, From rolling carts and street stalls, vendors peddle |
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food, drink, and a wide variety of wares, including holiday |
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decorations, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, and |
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gift items; costumed revelers enjoy parades, contests, and even bed |
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races, as well as encounters with characters in 19th-century garb, |
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among them actors portraying Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Father |
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Christmas, and Dickens himself; many descendants of Charles Dickens |
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will be in attendance; and |
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WHEREAS, Dickens on the Strand has been a highlight of the |
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Galveston calendar for half a century, bringing the community |
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together and drawing people from across Texas and beyond, and it is |
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truly a pleasure to join in celebrating this significant milestone |
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in the history of the festival; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 50th annual |
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Dickens on the Strand and extend sincere best wishes for continued |
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success to all those involved in the event. |
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Leo-Wilson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 110 was adopted by the House on |
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November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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