H.C.R. No. 93
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, For countless young readers, books open a window to
  a realm of imagination and possibility, and in recent years, the
  city of Abilene has undertaken a series of unique efforts to
  showcase the wonders of children's literature; and
         WHEREAS, Abilene is the home of the National Center for
  Children's Illustrated Literature, the only museum in Texas that
  exclusively collects artwork from best-selling, award-winning
  children's book illustrators; established in 1996, the center has
  curated and toured nearly 60 exhibits in close to 40 states, which
  are enjoyed by one million people every year; and
         WHEREAS, Further adding to the city's whimsical charm is its
  extensive collection of outdoor sculptures based on characters from
  children's classics; while walking the length of Everman Park,
  visitors can encounter bronze statues in the likeness of
  Dr. Seuss's creations, and heroes from the works of
  author-illustrators William Joyce and David Shannon are brought to
  life in locations throughout the city; young explorers can also
  receive a "passport" to help them find Seymour, the character from
  Walter Wick's Can You See What I See? books, who is hidden at
  several arts and cultural landmarks; and
         WHEREAS, In total, 23 pieces have been commissioned by the
  Abilene Cultural Affairs Council as part of its Storybook Sculpture
  Project, thought to be the largest endeavor of its kind in any city;
  each year, new additions to the project are dedicated at the
  Children's Art & Literary Festival, a popular annual celebration
  that includes family-friendly activities throughout downtown
  Abilene; the festival is a collaborative effort of schools,
  libraries, churches, civic groups, and city leaders, drawing crowds
  of thousands from across the state and nation; and
         WHEREAS, Literary works for children hold a cherished place
  on the bookshelves of Texas families, and the true greats of the
  genre weave captivating tales with dazzling artwork that is fondly
  remembered for a lifetime; by embracing and promoting an essential
  experience of childhood, residents of Abilene have established a
  delightful tradition for young and old alike, and their efforts
  have made the community a must-see destination for readers of all
  ages; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate the city of Abilene as the official Storybook
  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 its designation; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That the children of our great state live happily
  ever after.
 
  King of Taylor
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on April
  30, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 138, Nays 1, 1 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the Senate on May
  26, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor