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1		-	H.C.R. No. 4
	1	+	By: Rogers (Senate Sponsor - King) H.C.R. No. 4
	2	+	(In the Senate - Received from the House May 1, 2023;
	3	+	May 2, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on
	4	+	Administration; May 16, 2023, reported favorably by the following
	5	+	vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 16, 2023, sent to printer.)
	6	+	Click here to see the committee vote
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4	9		HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	10		WHEREAS, The city of Mineral Wells has long been associated
6	11		with activities focused on health and well-being, and in recent
7	12		years, it has become an increasingly popular destination for
8	13		travelers seeking wellness experiences; and
9	14		WHEREAS, Mineral Wells first gained renown as a health resort
10	15		during the late 1800s and early 1900s, when tourists were drawn by
11	16		its mineral waters, which were believed to have special medicinal
12	17		properties; by the 1920s, the town was home to more than 400 mineral
13	18		wells and numerous therapeutic bathhouses, and bottled water and
14	19		water crystals from the area were shipped throughout the nation;
15	20		today, visitors can still enjoy mineral baths and spa treatments
16	21		inspired by those that gave rise to the city's historic motto: "the
17	22		South's Greatest Health Resort"; and
18	23		WHEREAS, While Mineral Wells draws inspiration from its rich
19	24		past, it also caters to the needs of health-conscious travelers in
20	25		the 21st century; the local wellness industry has enjoyed a
21	26		resurgence in recent years as the city has worked toward securing
22	27		designation as a Wellness Tourism Destination; in order to receive
23	28		this coveted title, a community is required to meet a number of
24	29		criteria outlined by the Wellness Tourism Association with an
25	30		emphasis on health, safety, cleanliness, sustainability, and
26	31		natural beauty; and
27	32		WHEREAS, Located in the hilly terrain of the Palo Pinto
28	33		Mountains, the Mineral Wells area offers numerous locations to
29	34		enjoy the outdoors, including the Brazos River, Possum Kingdom
30	35		Lake, and the Clark Gardens Botanical Park; in addition, the city
31	36		boasts a variety of recreational opportunities at Lake Mineral
32	37		Wells State Park, the Texas Frontier Trails, and Mineral Wells
33	38		Fossil Park, where visitors can enjoy such activities as hiking,
34	39		cycling, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and
35	40		horseback riding; and
36	41		WHEREAS, A range of businesses have been established in
37	42		Mineral Wells that are popular with wellness travelers, among them,
38	43		yoga studios and markets featuring goods from local artisans and
39	44		fresh produce from area farmers and growers; such enterprises
40	45		reflect the growing importance of tourism to the city's economy;
41	46		and
42	47		WHEREAS, Through its burgeoning wellness industry and its
43	48		abundance of natural attractions, Mineral Wells is building on its
44	49		heritage as one of the Lone Star State's premier destinations for
45	50		wellness getaways and elevating its reputation as a haven for both
46	51		recreation and relaxation; now, therefore, be it
47	52		RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
48	53		hereby designate Mineral Wells as the official Wellness Capital of
49	54		Texas; and, be it further
50	55		RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
51	56		391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
52	57		until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
53	58		passed by the legislature.
54		-	Rogers
55		-	______________________________ ______________________________
56		-	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
57		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House on April
58		-	28, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 147, Nays 0, 2 present, not
59		-	voting.
60		-	______________________________
61		-	Chief Clerk of the House
62		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the Senate on May
63		-	17, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
64		-	______________________________
65		-	Secretary of the Senate
66		-	APPROVED: __________________
67		-	Date
68		-	__________________
69		-	Governor
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