By Cook H.R. No. 413 77R7841 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo will be held March 1-2 3 through 17, 2001, in Austin, and it is most appropriate to take 1-3 this opportunity to recognize March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas Fair 1-4 and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Begun more than 60 years ago, the Star of Texas Fair 1-6 and Rodeo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development 1-7 and education of the youth of the Lone Star State; to that end, it 1-8 conducts the annual fair and rodeo to generate funds to provide 1-9 academic scholarships, educational programs, and career development 1-10 funding for students in Central Texas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, which is the 1-12 largest youth education fund-raiser in Central Texas, offers 1-13 kindergartners through high school seniors in a 22-county region 1-14 the opportunity to take part in and enjoy numerous educational and 1-15 enlightening programs; moreover, the event raises a substantial 1-16 amount of money to benefit the region's youth, including amassing 1-17 more than $1 million in 2000; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The many attractions of the 15-day celebration 1-19 include the PRCA Rodeo, musical concerts, a carnival, a livestock 1-20 show, a youth fair, a parade, and Star of Texas Family Fun Runs; 1-21 patrons of the extravaganza are treated to a Cowboy Breakfast and 1-22 BBQ Cook-Off, and have the opportunity to shop with the fair's 1-23 vendors; and 1-24 WHEREAS, The organizers and volunteers of the Star of Texas 2-1 Fair and Rodeo have shown an impressive commitment to ensuring the 2-2 well-being and development of the youth of Texas, and it is indeed 2-3 a privilege to commend these noteworthy individuals for providing 2-4 Central Texas with such a worthwhile and exciting event; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby recognize March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas Fair 2-8 and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those 2-9 associated with the event best wishes for an enjoyable day and a 2-10 successful 2001 fair and rodeo.