H.R. No. 110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Galveston Historical Foundation is sponsoring
the 50th annual Dickens on the Strand event from December 1-3, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, One of the state's most enduringly popular holiday
traditions, Dickens on the Strand was established to celebrate
Galveston's Victorian architecture, and it played a significant
role in the recognition of the Strand as a National Historic
Landmark; and
WHEREAS, The street festival appeals to a wide range of
visitors and area residents with its family programming and its
presentation of live entertainment on four stages; strolling
carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and others in
Victorian garb help evoke the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens'
stories, most notably the beloved A Christmas Carol; this year,
children can explore a new addition, Tiny Tim's Play Land; among the
special offerings are a cricket match and play performances; and
WHEREAS, From rolling carts and street stalls, vendors peddle
food, drink, and a wide variety of wares, including holiday
decorations, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, and
gift items; costumed revelers enjoy parades, contests, and even bed
races, as well as encounters with characters in 19th-century garb,
among them actors portraying Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Father
Christmas, and Dickens himself; many descendants of Charles Dickens
will be in attendance; and
WHEREAS, Dickens on the Strand has been a highlight of the
Galveston calendar for half a century, bringing the community
together and drawing people from across Texas and beyond, and it is
truly a pleasure to join in celebrating this significant milestone
in the history of the festival; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 50th annual
Dickens on the Strand and extend sincere best wishes for continued
success to all those involved in the event.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 110 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House