SCR29 - Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      S.C.R. No. 29         SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION   WHEREAS, El Paso has long been known for its rich cultural   heritage, dynamic economy, and distinctive traditions, and it has   gained a global reputation as a center for boot making; and          WHEREAS, The city is home to iconic boot manufacturers such   as Lucchese, Rocketbuster, Caboots, and Tony Lama, along with a   host of other renowned businesses that have contributed to   El Paso's growing influence as a leader in producing premier   Western footwear; and          WHEREAS, El Paso's array of boot makers includes multiple   companies that have been in operation for more than a century, and   the craftspeople who power the industry have proven their mastery   of techniques that have been passed down for generations; and          WHEREAS, In addition to producing products of exceptional   quality, these businesses fuel the local economy, create jobs, and   attract visitors from around the world to witness the handiwork of   the city's artisans; and          WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the preservation and   promotion of their trade, the boot makers of El Paso have elevated   the craft and furthered the cultural and artistic identity of the   Lone Star State, and the city's role in promoting the continued   vitality of this time-honored and uniquely Texan tradition is   indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate El Paso as the official Boot 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 the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House              ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                 I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the Senate   on April 23, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.   ______________________________                                               Secretary of the Senate          I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House   on May 7, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 128, Nays 14,   four present not voting.   ______________________________                                               Chief Clerk of the House       Approved:     ______________________________                Date       ______________________________              Governor