By Kolkhorst H.R. No. 1026 77R15690 MMS-D 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.