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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Granbury observe a wide array of |
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special events and celebrations, both time-honored and new, that |
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add greatly to the city's distinctive character and strong sense of |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, The full calendar of festivities in Granbury |
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includes events that commemorate holidays, that honor the area's |
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rich history, that showcase art, culture, and music, and that offer |
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a variety of food and entertainment for attendees of all ages; |
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Granbury also appeals to many Texans as the perfect location for |
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smaller and more personal celebrations, including birthdays, |
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weddings, weekend getaways, and family reunions; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year, residents and visitors turn out in large |
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numbers for such annual favorites as the Granbury Wine Walk, where |
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they can sample a selection of local vintages, and the Granbury |
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Founders Day Jubilee, which features a street dance and a bean and |
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barbecue cook-off; the city also boasts unique celebrations to |
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commemorate St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, and Oktoberfest, |
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and during the Christmas season, an exhibition of more than 1,300 |
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nativity scenes is staged at the Away in a Manger display at Langdon |
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Center Concert Hall; several events, including the long-running |
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Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, are presented by the Historic |
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Granbury Merchants Association, an organization dedicated to |
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promoting business and tourism in the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Renowned for its welcoming charm, historic |
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landmarks, and abundance of activities and amenities, Granbury was |
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named the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today for three |
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consecutive years beginning in 2019; the city's sesquicentennial |
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celebration was honored with a 2022 TAMI Award by the Texas |
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Association of Municipal Information Officers, while its Lake |
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Granbury Goosebump Jump won a 2022 Texas Travel Award; in addition, |
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the city was recognized as one of the best small towns in Texas by |
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the Texas Travel Industry Association in 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Brimming with events throughout the year, the city |
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of Granbury has distinguished itself as a popular destination for |
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festivals, fairs, and special gatherings of all varieties, and |
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these get-togethers serve as a great opportunity to showcase this |
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vibrant community while bringing joy to attendees young and old; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Granbury as the official Celebration 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. |