Senate Resolution No. 400 commemorates the 36th annual Founders Day Festival in Dripping Springs, Texas, which will take place from April 25 to 27, 2025. The resolution highlights the rich history of Dripping Springs, tracing its origins back to the 1850s when the Moss, Pound, and Wallace families settled in the area. The community, named after the nearby springs, developed into a stagecoach stop and supported various businesses by the 1880s. The incorporation of Dripping Springs in 1981 marked a significant turning point, as the city evolved into a thriving part of Central Texas, known as the Gateway to the Hill Country and recognized as the official Wedding Capital of Texas.
The Founders Day Festival, organized by the City of Dripping Springs and the Founders Day Commission, features a variety of attractions, including a parade, live music, arts and crafts, and a carnival, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits and community programs. The resolution expresses pride in the contributions of Dripping Springs residents to Hays County and Texas, extending best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event to all attendees of the festival.