H.R. No. 12 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas State Noodle Cookoff, which is hosted as 1-2 part of the annual Giddings Geburtstag celebration, is the premiere 1-3 festival of its kind in the state; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Renowned noodle experts from around the state 1-5 converge on the city to display their remarkable creativity and 1-6 expertise in the preparation of this traditional old-world staple, 1-7 and their exceptional culinary creations are certain to delight 1-8 even the most discerning palate; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This crowd-pleasing competition is the central 1-10 attraction at the Giddings Geburtstag and provides that spirited 1-11 celebration of the community's cultural heritage with an event that 1-12 not only has its roots in the Germanic traditions of the original 1-13 settlers, but promises a Texas-sized portion of fun; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Creating an event that helps to illuminate the vast 1-15 canvas of Texas culture in an entertaining and accessible manner is 1-16 an accomplishment truly worthy of special praise and recognition; 1-17 now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the organizers and participants whose tireless 1-19 efforts have made the Texas State Noodle Cookoff a unique and 1-20 highly successful event be honored for their exemplary achievements 1-21 in this regard; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby designate the Texas State Noodle Cookoff in 1-24 Giddings as the official noodle cookoff of the State of Texas.