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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The city of Mineral Wells has long been associated |
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with activities focused on health and well-being, and in recent |
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years, it has become an increasingly popular destination for |
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travelers seeking wellness experiences; and |
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WHEREAS, Mineral Wells first gained renown as a health resort |
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during the late 1800s and early 1900s, when tourists were drawn by |
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its mineral waters, which were believed to have special medicinal |
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properties; by the 1920s, the town was home to more than 400 mineral |
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wells and numerous therapeutic bathhouses, and bottled water and |
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water crystals from the area were shipped throughout the nation; |
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today, visitors can still enjoy mineral baths and spa treatments |
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inspired by those that gave rise to the city's historic motto: "the |
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South's Greatest Health Resort"; and |
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WHEREAS, While Mineral Wells draws inspiration from its rich |
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past, it also caters to the needs of health-conscious travelers in |
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the 21st century; the local wellness industry has enjoyed a |
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resurgence in recent years as the city has worked toward securing |
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designation as a Wellness Tourism Destination; in order to receive |
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this coveted title, a community is required to meet a number of |
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criteria outlined by the Wellness Tourism Association with an |
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emphasis on health, safety, cleanliness, sustainability, and |
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natural beauty; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the hilly terrain of the Palo Pinto |
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Mountains, the Mineral Wells area offers numerous locations to |
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enjoy the outdoors, including the Brazos River, Possum Kingdom |
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Lake, and the Clark Gardens Botanical Park; in addition, the city |
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boasts a variety of recreational opportunities at Lake Mineral |
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Wells State Park, the Texas Frontier Trails, and Mineral Wells |
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Fossil Park, where visitors can enjoy such activities as hiking, |
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cycling, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and |
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horseback riding; and |
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WHEREAS, A range of businesses have been established in |
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Mineral Wells that are popular with wellness travelers, among them, |
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yoga studios and markets featuring goods from local artisans and |
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fresh produce from area farmers and growers; such enterprises |
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reflect the growing importance of tourism to the city's economy; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through its burgeoning wellness industry and its |
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abundance of natural attractions, Mineral Wells is building on its |
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heritage as one of the Lone Star State's premier destinations for |
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wellness getaways and elevating its reputation as a haven for both |
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recreation and relaxation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Mineral Wells as the official Wellness Capital of |
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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 the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |
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