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 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
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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.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate