By: Hegar S.C.R. No. 18
(In the Senate - Filed February 25, 2013; March 5, 2013,
read first time and referred to Committee on Administration;
March 25, 2013, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 6,
Nays 0; March 25, 2013, sent to printer.)
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas is a longstanding annual
holiday event in Bellville that celebrates the region's rich
cultural Christmas heritage and, in 2012, celebrated 30 years of
bringing Christmas joy to local residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas has provided many children and
adults with lasting holiday memories that they share with family,
friends, and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas annually brings together local
businesses, organizations, and groups in the spirit of Christmas
cheer to provide traditional events, such as strolling carolers, a
children's pageant, visits from Santa and Scrooge, and a holiday
Market Day, for all families in the community; and
WHEREAS, Small Town Christmas allows local citizens and
visitors alike to enjoy old-fashioned Christmas traditions and
brings the sights and sounds of Christmas to the whole Austin County
community; this wonderful event is a cherished holiday experience
for children and their families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby recognize the annual Small Town Christmas celebration in the
City of Bellville as the Official Small Town Christmas Event of
Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the City of Bellville as an expression of high regard
by the Texas Senate.
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