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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the residents and leaders of Waco in recognizing May 7 |
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through 13, 2023, as Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Waco; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Waco is a thriving cultural hub on the banks of |
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the Brazos River in the heart of the Lone Star State; over the |
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years, Waco has become a destination for tourists, and its |
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economy has benefited from this growing tourism industry; |
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according to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism 2021 |
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Travel Economic Impact Overview, the Waco metropolitan area has |
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generated nearly $700 million in travel spending, which has |
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increased employment and tax revenue related to travel and |
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tourism industries; and |
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WHEREAS, With an appealing blend of rural charm and |
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cosmopolitan flair, this vibrant city features a wealth of |
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cultural spaces and historical sites for its residents and |
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visitors; the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the |
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history of Texas' original border-protection force and now the |
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state's primary investigative law enforcement agency, while the |
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame affords sports aficionados the chance |
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to browse the memorabilia and tales of the state's most |
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outstanding sports legends; and |
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WHEREAS, Baylor University is a prestigious private |
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Baptist school noted for its outstanding sports programs and |
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renowned for producing generations of well-educated and |
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responsible citizens; located in the heart of Waco, its beautiful |
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campus and splendid gardens complement the school's many |
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historic buildings; and |
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WHEREAS, Waco is home to many inviting natural sites and |
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recreational areas including hiking trails, archaeological |
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sites, and water parks that attract numerous visitors; the Waco |
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Mammoth National Monument offers the opportunity to view fossils |
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of Columbian mammoths, and Cameron Park, adjacent to Cameron Park |
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Zoo, encompasses playscapes and wildflower fields; in addition, |
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the picturesque shops in the Magnolia Market at the Silos have |
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added to Waco's growing popularity; and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of Waco can take pride in the city's |
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many cultural, academic, and economic offerings as well as in its |
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rich heritage and local history; Waco's notable contributions to |
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the state's economy as a travel and tourism destination total |
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more than $65 million generated in tax in 2021, and Waco's travel |
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and tourism industry directly employs more than 5,800 workers; it |
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is no small wonder that tourists and travelers are drawn to Waco |
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and its charming beauty, and it is indeed fitting that the city's |
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leaders and residents join in celebrating Travel and Tourism Week |
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in Waco; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 7 through 13, 2023, as Waco |
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Travel and Tourism Week and extend to the city's residents best |
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wishes for the week's events and for the future ahead; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |