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This resolution designates Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas, replacing its previous designation as the City of Festivals, effective for a 10-year period. The resolution highlights Mineola's renowned downtown area, which features numerous world-class sweets shops like Grandma Cleda's Gourmet Candy & Gifts, the Mineola Fudge Shop, Bryan's Cheesecakes, and others that offer a diverse range of desserts including pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, and brittles. These establishments have gained national recognition, being featured in television, magazines, and online media, and some even ship products nationwide. While the city was previously known for festivals like Fiesta de Mayo and the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, its growing reputation as a dessert destination has become increasingly prominent. The resolution emphasizes how the city's sweet shops contribute to its local culture and community identity, and officially recognizes Mineola's status as a dessert destination until the 10th anniversary of the resolution's passage by the legislature.

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