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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 38th annual Texas Crab Festival is taking place |
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in Crystal Beach from May 12 to 14, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival is a fun-filled weekend of |
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music, art, and food that also raises money for charity; in addition |
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to providing guests with the opportunity to sample savory Gulf |
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Coast seafood, the event will feature coastal art, crafts, |
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clothing, and jewelry from area vendors, as well as numerous other |
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family-friendly activities such as a 5K/1K fun run, a two-step |
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dance contest, and live crab races; and |
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WHEREAS, The event is operated by Texas Crab Festival |
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Charities, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to increase |
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educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula |
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residents of all ages and to support organizations that further the |
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goal of improving the lives in the community; proceeds from the |
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festival will help fund youth scholarships and camps, schools, |
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volunteer fire departments, and various outreach initiatives; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival has delighted residents and |
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visitors alike for nearly four decades, and it is a pleasure to |
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recognize this popular annual gathering and the positive difference |
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it has made in the local area; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Texas Crab Festival in |
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Crystal Beach and extend to its organizers and attendees sincere |
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best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Texas Crab Festival Charities as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |