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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Each October, the City of Denton transforms into a |
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playground for lovers of all things Halloween, with an array of fun |
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and spooky activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween event expands the |
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celebration of the holiday into a month-long extravaganza of |
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seasonal fun for residents and visitors of all ages; it features a |
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variety of exciting and immersive experiences at over a dozen |
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themed locations; the city's historic downtown serves as the center |
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of the action, and an impressive crowd of more than 660,000 people |
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turned out during the debut observance in 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween festival evokes a |
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sense of nostalgia, paying homage to the cherished traditions that |
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have kept the magic of the holiday alive for generations; among the |
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activities taking place are Halloween movie nights, a pumpkin |
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carving contest, a block party and pumpkin drop, a themed scavenger |
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hunt, and interactive storytelling sessions; this delightful event |
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also serves as a showcase for the city's vibrant art scene, and |
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participants can enjoy seasonal treat offerings and a range of |
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one-of-a-kind attractions; and |
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WHEREAS, By joining together for 31 Days of Denton Halloween, |
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area residents have created a uniquely festive tradition that is |
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beloved by young and old alike, and the enthusiasm with which the |
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city has embraced the holiday makes it deserving of special |
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legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas, |
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replacing the city's previous designation as the Redbud 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. |