Texas Senate Bill SCR40

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/6/09
• Refer: 3/13/09
• Report Pass: 4/7/09
• Refer: 4/30/09
• Report Pass: 5/14/09

Caption

Recognizing the City of Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of Texas.

Impact

The resolution serves not only to honor Grapevine's holiday spirit but also to promote the city as a significant destination during the Christmas season. By bestowing this title, the resolution is likely to boost local tourism and encourage visitors from across Texas and beyond to partake in the unique offerings of Grapevine, including themed events like ICE! at the Gaylord Texan, Snowland at the Great Wolf Lodge, and various horse-drawn rides. This recognition may enhance local business opportunities, particularly in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

Summary

SCR40 is a concurrent resolution recognizing the City of Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of Texas. This resolution highlights Grapevine's extensive efforts over the past decade to enhance its Christmas festivities, aiming to provide one of the most enjoyable Christmas experiences in the state. The resolution underscores the fact that the city is renowned for its extensive array of activities, boasting more than 1,400 Christmas events, from captivating light displays to spectacular stage productions held at local venues such as the Palace Theatre.

Contention

While largely celebratory, resolutions such as SCR40 can sometimes raise discussions around the prioritization of certain events or the allocation of state resources to promote local tourism. However, the text of SCR40 presents a unified vision of community pride and festive celebration without significant points of contention highlighted. The resolution reflects a broader pride in Texas culture and enhances the identity of Grapevine as a hallmark of celebration during the holiday season.