85R10688 KID-D
By: Campbell S.C.R. No. 29
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Each year, well over a thousand weddings take place
in Dripping Springs; and
WHEREAS, The natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country
provides an ideal setting for joyous celebrations of matrimony, and
the Dripping Springs area is home to more than 30 event venues of
all styles and sizes, among them wineries, ranches, and picturesque
sites along waterways such as Onion Creek; and
WHEREAS, Due to the popularity of Dripping Springs as a
destination for nuptials, the hospitality industry has become well
established; the city's business community includes a wide range of
overnight accommodations for guests, as well as florists, caterers,
bakeries, and other companies offering wedding services; and
WHEREAS, Countless couples have selected Dripping Springs as
the perfect spot to exchange the vows of matrimony and embark on a
new life journey together in the presence of family and friends, and
local residents take pride in the role their community plays in
supporting the institution of marriage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Dripping Springs as the official Wedding 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.