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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 432
	1	+	2023S0363-1 04/11/23
	2	+	By: Birdwell S.R. No. 432
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	5	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	6		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	7		join the residents and leaders of Waco in recognizing May 7
4	8		through 13, 2023, as Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Waco;
5	9		and
6	10		WHEREAS, Waco is a thriving cultural hub on the banks of
7	11		the Brazos River in the heart of the Lone Star State; over the
8	12		years, Waco has become a destination for tourists, and its
9	13		economy has benefited from this growing tourism industry;
10	14		according to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism 2021
11	15		Travel Economic Impact Overview, the Waco metropolitan area has
12	16		generated nearly $700 million in travel spending, which has
13	17		increased employment and tax revenue related to travel and
14	18		tourism industries; and
15	19		WHEREAS, With an appealing blend of rural charm and
16	20		cosmopolitan flair, this vibrant city features a wealth of
17	21		cultural spaces and historical sites for its residents and
18	22		visitors; the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the
19	23		history of Texas' original border-protection force and now the
20	24		state's primary investigative law enforcement agency, while the
21	25		Texas Sports Hall of Fame affords sports aficionados the chance
22	26		to browse the memorabilia and tales of the state's most
23	27		outstanding sports legends; and
24	28		WHEREAS, Baylor University is a prestigious private
25	29		Baptist school noted for its outstanding sports programs and
26	30		renowned for producing generations of well-educated and
27	31		responsible citizens; located in the heart of Waco, its beautiful
28	32		campus and splendid gardens complement the school's many
29	33		historic buildings; and
30	34		WHEREAS, Waco is home to many inviting natural sites and
31	35		recreational areas including hiking trails, archaeological
32	36		sites, and water parks that attract numerous visitors; the Waco
33	37		Mammoth National Monument offers the opportunity to view fossils
34	38		of Columbian mammoths, and Cameron Park, adjacent to Cameron Park
35	39		Zoo, encompasses playscapes and wildflower fields; in addition,
36	40		the picturesque shops in the Magnolia Market at the Silos have
37	41		added to Waco's growing popularity; and
38	42		WHEREAS, The residents of Waco can take pride in the city's
39	43		many cultural, academic, and economic offerings as well as in its
40	44		rich heritage and local history; Waco's notable contributions to
41	45		the state's economy as a travel and tourism destination total
42	46		more than $65 million generated in tax in 2021, and Waco's travel
43	47		and tourism industry directly employs more than 5,800 workers; it
44	48		is no small wonder that tourists and travelers are drawn to Waco
45	49		and its charming beauty, and it is indeed fitting that the city's
46	50		leaders and residents join in celebrating Travel and Tourism Week
47	51		in Waco; now, therefore, be it
48	52		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
49	53		Legislature, hereby recognize May 7 through 13, 2023, as Waco
50	54		Travel and Tourism Week and extend to the city's residents best
51	55		wishes for the week's events and for the future ahead; and, be it
52	56		further
53	57		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
54	58		the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
55		-	Birdwell
56		-	________________________________
57		-	President of the Senate
58		-	I hereby certify that the
59		-	above Resolution was adopted by
60		-	the Senate on April 18, 2023.
61		-	________________________________
62		-	Secretary of the Senate
63		-	________________________________
64		-	Member, Texas Senate