88R22609 BK-D
By: Slawson H.C.R. No. 104
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The citizens of Granbury observe a wide array of
special events and celebrations, both time-honored and new, that
add greatly to the city's distinctive character and strong sense of
community; and
WHEREAS, The full calendar of festivities in Granbury
includes events that commemorate holidays, that honor the area's
rich history, that showcase art, culture, and music, and that offer
a variety of food and entertainment for attendees of all ages;
Granbury also appeals to many Texans as the perfect location for
smaller and more personal celebrations, including birthdays,
weddings, weekend getaways, and family reunions; and
WHEREAS, Every year, residents and visitors turn out in large
numbers for such annual favorites as the Granbury Wine Walk, where
they can sample a selection of local vintages, and the Granbury
Founders Day Jubilee, which features a street dance and a bean and
barbecue cook-off; the city also boasts unique celebrations to
commemorate St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, and Oktoberfest,
and during the Christmas season, an exhibition of more than 1,300
nativity scenes is staged at the Away in a Manger display at Langdon
Center Concert Hall; several events, including the long-running
Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, are presented by the Historic
Granbury Merchants Association, an organization dedicated to
promoting business and tourism in the city; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for its welcoming charm, historic
landmarks, and abundance of activities and amenities, Granbury was
named the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today for three
consecutive years beginning in 2019; the city's sesquicentennial
celebration was honored with a 2022 TAMI Award by the Texas
Association of Municipal Information Officers, while its Lake
Granbury Goosebump Jump won a 2022 Texas Travel Award; in addition,
the city was recognized as one of the best small towns in Texas by
the Texas Travel Industry Association in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Brimming with events throughout the year, the city
of Granbury has distinguished itself as a popular destination for
festivals, fairs, and special gatherings of all varieties, and
these get-togethers serve as a great opportunity to showcase this
vibrant community while bringing joy to attendees young and old;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Granbury as the official Celebration 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 the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.