1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398 1-3 WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo will be held 1-4 March 3 through 17, 2001, in Austin, and it is most appropriate to 1-5 take this opportunity to recognize March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas 1-6 Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Begun more than 60 years ago, the Star of Texas 1-8 Fair and Rodeo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the 1-9 development and education of the youth of the Lone Star State; to 1-10 that end, it conducts the annual fair and rodeo to generate funds 1-11 to provide academic scholarships, educational programs, and career 1-12 development funding for students in Central Texas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, which is the 1-14 largest youth education fund-raiser in Central Texas, offers 1-15 kindergartners through high school seniors in a 22-county region 1-16 the opportunity to take part in and enjoy numerous educational and 1-17 enlightening programs; moreover, the event raises a substantial 1-18 amount of money to benefit the region's youth, and in 2000 amassed 1-19 more than $1 million; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The many attractions of the 15-day celebration 1-21 include the PRCA Rodeo, musical concerts, a carnival, a livestock 1-22 show, a youth fair, a parade, and Star of Texas Family Fun Runs; 2-1 patrons of the extravaganza are treated to a Cowboy Breakfast and 2-2 BBQ Cook-Off, and have the opportunity to shop with the fair's 2-3 vendors; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The organizers and volunteers of the Star of 2-5 Texas Fair and Rodeo have shown an impressive commitment to 2-6 ensuring the well-being and development of the youth of Texas, and 2-7 it is indeed a privilege to commend these noteworthy individuals 2-8 for providing Central Texas with such a worthwhile and exciting 2-9 event; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 77th Legislature, hereby recognize March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas 2-12 Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those 2-13 associated with the event best wishes for an enjoyable day and a 2-14 successful 2001 fair and rodeo. 2-15 Barrientos 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on March 5, 2001. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate