By: Darby (Senate Sponsor - Seliger) H.C.R. No. 72
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 5, 2017;
May 5, 2017, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 23, 2017, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 23, 2017, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Each year, Big Spring celebrates the holiday season
with a spectacular display featuring more than 100 lighted
poinsettias, and this much-anticipated event has become well known
throughout the Lone Star State and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The Comanche Trail Festival of Lights draws more
than 20,000 visitors annually to view the giant lighted
poinsettias, some up to 150 feet tall, that are placed throughout
Comanche Trail Park; the display includes over one million lights
in total, and guests can view the splendid decorations by car or
from a walking trail; and
WHEREAS, Launched in 1997, the festival was founded by Big
Spring resident Pat Simmons; over the years, the celebration has
enjoyed the support of the city and many dedicated Howard County
volunteers, and it has grown steadily in size and popularity; and
WHEREAS, Enthusiasm for the festival has prompted local
residents to expand the event throughout the city; every December,
many private homes are decorated with illuminated poinsettias,
further contributing to the magical holiday ambiance; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Comanche Trail Festival of
Lights has become a West Texas tradition, and citizens of Big Spring
have embraced their community's reputation as a special place to
experience the joys of the season; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate the city of Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia
Capital of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of its designation.
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