Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.

89(R) SCR 31 - Introduced version - Bill Text

89R15428 HMR-D

By: Hughes

S.C.R. No. 31

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The one-of-a-kind sweets shops found in downtown

Mineola have made the city a popular destination for residents and

visitors alike; and

WHEREAS, Mineola's downtown has grown into a popular shopping

and dining area that epitomizes the town's abundant charm; home to

unique stores, famous restaurants, and historic buildings, it is

also renowned for the tasty treats made in-house by several local

merchants; and

WHEREAS, The community's world-class sweets shops include

Grandma Cleda's Gourmet Candy & Gifts, the Mineola Fudge Shop at

Between Friends, Bryan's Cheesecakes, FarmHouse Fried Pies, and

Bluebonnet Bakery; between them, these establishments offer a range

of pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, lemon bars, ice cream, milkshakes,

malts, and peanut and pecan brittles; in addition to gaining a

faithful following in the local area, Mineola's sweets shops have

been featured on television, in magazines, and in online media, and

some of the businesses ship their products nationwide; and

WHEREAS, Mineola has long been renowned for special

celebrations and was designated as the City of Festivals by the 72nd

Texas Legislature in 1991; while such events as Fiesta de Mayo and

the Iron Horse Heritage Festival remain beloved annual traditions,

the city's stature as an epicenter for sweets stores has become an

increasingly prominent draw in recent years; and

WHEREAS, The unique and delectable sweets sold in downtown

Mineola have made the city a favorite among dessert lovers, and the

town's bountiful selection of sugary delights plays an important

role in the culture and sense of community shared by its citizens;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby designate Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas,

replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals;

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 the date this resolution is finally

passed by the legislature.