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1		-	By: King of Taylor (Senate Sponsor - Fraser) H.C.R. No. 93
2		-	(In the Senate - Received from the House May 4, 2015;
3		-	May 5, 2015, read first time and referred to Committee on
4		-	Administration; May 21, 2015, reported favorably by the following
5		-	vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 21, 2015, sent to printer.)
6		-	Click here to see the committee vote
	1	+	H.C.R. No. 93
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9	4		HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
10	5		WHEREAS, For countless young readers, books open a window to
11	6		a realm of imagination and possibility, and in recent years, the
12	7		city of Abilene has undertaken a series of unique efforts to
13	8		showcase the wonders of children's literature; and
14	9		WHEREAS, Abilene is the home of the National Center for
15	10		Children's Illustrated Literature, the only museum in Texas that
16	11		exclusively collects artwork from best-selling, award-winning
17	12		children's book illustrators; established in 1996, the center has
18	13		curated and toured nearly 60 exhibits in close to 40 states, which
19	14		are enjoyed by one million people every year; and
20	15		WHEREAS, Further adding to the city's whimsical charm is its
21	16		extensive collection of outdoor sculptures based on characters from
22	17		children's classics; while walking the length of Everman Park,
23	18		visitors can encounter bronze statues in the likeness of
24	19		Dr. Seuss's creations, and heroes from the works of
25	20		author-illustrators William Joyce and David Shannon are brought to
26	21		life in locations throughout the city; young explorers can also
27	22		receive a "passport" to help them find Seymour, the character from
28	23		Walter Wick's Can You See What I See? books, who is hidden at
29	24		several arts and cultural landmarks; and
30	25		WHEREAS, In total, 23 pieces have been commissioned by the
31	26		Abilene Cultural Affairs Council as part of its Storybook Sculpture
32	27		Project, thought to be the largest endeavor of its kind in any city;
33	28		each year, new additions to the project are dedicated at the
34	29		Children's Art & Literary Festival, a popular annual celebration
35	30		that includes family-friendly activities throughout downtown
36	31		Abilene; the festival is a collaborative effort of schools,
37	32		libraries, churches, civic groups, and city leaders, drawing crowds
38	33		of thousands from across the state and nation; and
39	34		WHEREAS, Literary works for children hold a cherished place
40	35		on the bookshelves of Texas families, and the true greats of the
41	36		genre weave captivating tales with dazzling artwork that is fondly
42	37		remembered for a lifetime; by embracing and promoting an essential
43	38		experience of childhood, residents of Abilene have established a
44	39		delightful tradition for young and old alike, and their efforts
45	40		have made the community a must-see destination for readers of all
46	41		ages; now, therefore, be it
47	42		RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
48	43		hereby designate the city of Abilene as the official Storybook
49	44		Capital of Texas; and, be it further
50	45		RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
51	46		391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
52	47		until the 10th anniversary of its designation; and, be it further
53	48		RESOLVED, That the children of our great state live happily
54	49		ever after.
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	50	+	King of Taylor
	51	+	______________________________ ______________________________
	52	+	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
	53	+	I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on April
	54	+	30, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 138, Nays 1, 1 present, not
	55	+	voting.
	56	+	______________________________
	57	+	Chief Clerk of the House
	58	+	I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the Senate on May
	59	+	26, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
	60	+	______________________________
	61	+	Secretary of the Senate
	62	+	APPROVED: __________________
	63	+	Date
	64	+	__________________
	65	+	Governor