By: Sanford (Senate Sponsor - Springer) H.C.R. No. 103
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 17, 2021;
May 17, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 20, 2021, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 20, 2021, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The community of Celina is renowned for the special
effort it makes to celebrate Halloween, and it has created a
much-anticipated event that is visited by ghosts, witches, mummies,
and a multitude of other costumed revelers from all around North
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Hailed as the largest Halloween celebration in the
area, Beware! Of the Square draws as many as 7,000 people to
Celina's historic downtown square each year; and
WHEREAS, Featuring activities for all ages, Beware! Of the
Square includes trick-or-treating, with candy provided by local
businesses, as well as Halloween-themed music and an obstacle
course and other activities for younger children; and
WHEREAS, The Celina High School theater department
contributes to the fun by presenting its special Halloween play,
Nightmare on the Hill; the frightfully exciting evening concludes
with the outdoor screening of a scary film in the square; and
WHEREAS, By joining together for Beware! Of the Square, the
residents of Celina and surrounding communities have created a
popular Halloween tradition that is beloved by young and old alike,
and this delightful event serves as an opportunity to showcase the
city and to enjoy a spooky good time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Celina as the official Halloween Capital of North
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 the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.
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