H.R. No. 190 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Residents are gathering together on September 6, 2021, for the 75th annual Garland Labor Day Parade; and WHEREAS, Hosted by the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, the parade winds along the city's downtown streets and features bands, cheerleaders, and drill teams from the Garland Independent School District as well as many other community groups; thought to be the largest Labor Day parade west of the Mississippi, the event provides family-friendly entertainment for all ages, with food vendors, booths, and such activities as face painting; and WHEREAS, Among its many service initiatives, the Noon Exchange Club offers assistance to numerous organizations and individuals through a wide range of programs, including public awareness campaigns that promote the prevention of child abuse; additionally, the club provides scholarships and mentoring for local youth; and WHEREAS, Members of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland have long contributed to the betterment of Garland, and their sponsorship of this popular event is further testament to their steadfast commitment to their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2021 Garland Labor Day Parade and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Noon Exchange Club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 190 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House