R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The people of Lee County, a center of German and
 1-2     Wendish settlement in the mid-19th century, are celebrating the
 1-3     area's European heritage with the ninth annual State Noodle Cookoff
 1-4     on May 19, 2001, held in conjunction with the Lee County Fair; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Noodles are an important staple in European cooking,
 1-6     and a wide array of noodle dishes will be available for sampling
 1-7     when expert chefs from around the Lone Star State gather to exhibit
 1-8     their culinary prowess; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, In addition to providing authentic German and
1-10     Wendish cuisine, the popular festival will also feature traditional
1-11     music, dance, and folklore, offering a richly varied experience to
1-12     all who attend; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Few states can match Texas in the diversity of
1-14     cultures that have contributed to its bold mosaic, and the
1-15     celebration and preservation of these cultures serves to bring all
1-16     Texans together in a spirit of fun and fellowship; now, therefore,
1-17     be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby commemorate the ninth annual State Noodle
1-20     Cookoff and extend sincere best wishes to all those associated with
1-21     this joyful occasion.
                                                                   Kolkhorst
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1026 was adopted by the House on May
         14, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House