H.R. No. 1553
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Dripping Springs are celebrating
the town's 30th annual Founders Day Festival from April 21 to 23,
2017; and
WHEREAS, Founders Day honors three families from
Mississippi, those of Dr. Joseph and Sarah Pound, John and Indiana
Moss, and John and Malvina Wallace, who made this area their home in
1854; early residents of the community initially engaged in
subsistence farming, but by 1884 agriculture had expanded and
Dripping Springs had acquired a steam gristmill and a cotton gin;
the wool and mohair industry subsequently played an important role
in the local economy and continued to do so into the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in August 1981, Dripping Springs is
today a popular tourist destination, noted especially for its
breweries, wineries, and distilleries; the community also hosts
more than 1,000 weddings each year, and in 2015, the 84th Texas
Legislature officially declared Dripping Springs the Wedding
Capital of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and the
Founders Day Commission, the Founders Day celebration features a
parade, a carnival, musical performances, street dances, arts and
crafts displays, and cook-off competitions; proceeds directly
benefit local churches, school and park programs, youth groups, and
charities; and
WHEREAS, Delighting both residents and visitors alike, this
highly anticipated event is the product of countless volunteer
hours and a robust community spirit, and it is a pleasure to join in
paying tribute to the rich heritage that it celebrates; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th annual Founders Day
Festival in Dripping Springs and extend to its organizers,
volunteers, performers, and guests sincere best wishes for an
exciting and memorable event.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1553 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House