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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is hosting |
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its 40th annual Dallas Blooms festival from February 22 through |
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April 13, 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the |
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arboretum for its many achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas |
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Arboretum opened to the public in 1984; it spans 66 acres and |
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encompasses a life science laboratory as well as two historical |
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buildings, the DeGolyer House and the Alex Camp House; the |
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arboretum welcomed more than 1 million visitors in 2023, and its |
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many offerings include popular annual events, educational |
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programs, and family-oriented activities; in addition, |
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groundbreaking horticultural research is conducted at the |
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arboretum's Trial Gardens; and |
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WHEREAS, The theme for this year's Dallas Blooms festival is |
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"Outside the Ordinary," and guests will be able to enjoy impressive |
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exhibits with more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, including |
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350,000 tulips, hyacinths, azaleas, and daffodils; the event will |
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also feature work by Seward Johnson, who is known for his life-size |
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bronze sculptures, as well as chef demonstrations, creative arts |
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and fitness classes, and live piano performances; and |
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WHEREAS, For four decades, Dallas Blooms has been a joyous |
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celebration of nature and art, and its continuing success is a |
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testament to the dedication and creativity of the Dallas Arboretum; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 40th annual Dallas Blooms festival and |
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extend to its organizers sincere best wishes for a successful |
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event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. |