By Gutierrez H.R. No. 778 77R13170 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On April 18, 2001, representatives from the Texas 1-2 Association of Fairs and Events are gathering in Austin to 1-3 celebrate the association's 75th anniversary; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Fairs showcase the state's finest agriculture and 1-5 newest technology, as well as provide a setting for educational, 1-6 entertainment, and recreational opportunities; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Each year, fairs throughout the Lone Star State 1-8 generate millions of dollars for Texas youth, and they also promote 1-9 commerce and tourism and help preserve the state's rich heritage; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Through their participation in friendly competitions 1-12 at fairs sponsored by such organizations as the FFA, 4-H, and FHA, 1-13 students develop a greater expertise in livestock, horticulture, 1-14 and agriculture; and 1-15 WHEREAS, For more than 75 years, the Texas Association of 1-16 Fairs and Events has admirably served the fair and special events 1-17 industry in Texas; the members of this organization have made 1-18 valuable contributions to numerous communities, and their ongoing 1-19 efforts merit special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be 1-20 it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby recognize April 18, 2001, as the Official Texas 1-23 Fair and Event Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting 1-24 delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable 2-1 visit.