Bill Text: TX SR69 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Silver Wings Ballroom on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-01-30 - Reported enrolled [SR69 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR69-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the Silver Wings Ballroom and Betty and Jimbo Hafner, | ||
the venue's owners, on the occasion of the ballroom's 40th | ||
anniversary; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since its opening in 1976, the Silver Wings | ||
Ballroom has operated as a skating rink, a dance hall, and an | ||
event facility; the landmark venue has remained a steady source | ||
of entertainment for youth and families in Washington County and | ||
the surrounding area; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the last four decades, an estimated 1.5 | ||
million people have passed through the Silver Wings' doors; | ||
featured guests have included such legendary greats as George | ||
Strait, Steve Warner, and Willie Nelson; and | ||
WHEREAS, Ballroom owners Betty and Jimbo Hafner are | ||
beloved members of the community who contribute greatly to the | ||
cultural and economic vitality of the region; their acclaimed | ||
venue hosts and supports numerous local events, including the | ||
Brenham Maifest and the Washington County Fair, and it is | ||
currently home to Brenham's Cowboy Church; and | ||
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Silver Wings Ballroom | ||
has remained a favorite site for a broad range of local community | ||
and family events in Washington County, and its 40th anniversary | ||
is indeed cause for celebration; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby congratulate Betty and Jimbo Hafner and all | ||
associated with the Silver Wings Ballroom on 40 years of success | ||
and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the venue as a memento of this special anniversary. | ||
Kolkhorst | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 30, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |