2023S0363-1 04/11/23
 
  By: Birdwell S.R. No. 432
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join the residents and leaders of Waco in recognizing May 7
  through 13, 2023, as Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Waco;
  and
         WHEREAS, Waco is a thriving cultural hub on the banks of
  the Brazos River in the heart of the Lone Star State; over the
  years, Waco has become a destination for tourists, and its
  economy has benefited from this growing tourism industry;
  according to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism 2021
  Travel Economic Impact Overview, the Waco metropolitan area has
  generated nearly $700 million in travel spending, which has
  increased employment and tax revenue related to travel and
  tourism industries; and
         WHEREAS, With an appealing blend of rural charm and
  cosmopolitan flair, this vibrant city features a wealth of
  cultural spaces and historical sites for its residents and
  visitors; the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the
  history of Texas' original border-protection force and now the
  state's primary investigative law enforcement agency, while the
  Texas Sports Hall of Fame affords sports aficionados the chance
  to browse the memorabilia and tales of the state's most
  outstanding sports legends; and
         WHEREAS, Baylor University is a prestigious private
  Baptist school noted for its outstanding sports programs and
  renowned for producing generations of well-educated and
  responsible citizens; located in the heart of Waco, its beautiful
  campus and splendid gardens complement the school's many
  historic buildings; and
         WHEREAS, Waco is home to many inviting natural sites and
  recreational areas including hiking trails, archaeological
  sites, and water parks that attract numerous visitors; the Waco
  Mammoth National Monument offers the opportunity to view fossils
  of Columbian mammoths, and Cameron Park, adjacent to Cameron Park
  Zoo, encompasses playscapes and wildflower fields; in addition,
  the picturesque shops in the Magnolia Market at the Silos have
  added to Waco's growing popularity; and
         WHEREAS, The residents of Waco can take pride in the city's
  many cultural, academic, and economic offerings as well as in its
  rich heritage and local history; Waco's notable contributions to
  the state's economy as a travel and tourism destination total
  more than $65 million generated in tax in 2021, and Waco's travel
  and tourism industry directly employs more than 5,800 workers; it
  is no small wonder that tourists and travelers are drawn to Waco
  and its charming beauty, and it is indeed fitting that the city's
  leaders and residents join in celebrating Travel and Tourism Week
  in Waco; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize May 7 through 13, 2023, as Waco
  Travel and Tourism Week and extend to the city's residents best
  wishes for the week's events and for the future ahead; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.