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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 762
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     welcome to Austin the Texas Association of Fairs and Events
 1-5     delegation for the Official Texas Fair and Event Day at the
 1-6     Capitol; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Fairs and Events has been
 1-8     serving the fair and special events industry in Texas for over
 1-9     75 years and is celebrating its 75th year with an Official Fair
1-10     and Event Day at the Capitol; and
1-11           WHEREAS, For more than 100 years fairs have annually
1-12     showcased Texas' finest agriculture and its new technology,
1-13     provided educational, entertainment, and recreational
1-14     opportunities, and preserved the heritage of Texas agriculture;
1-15     and
1-16           WHEREAS, Fairs are held throughout Texas each year to advance
1-17     and promote the education of Texas youth and affirm life values,
1-18     while nurturing and developing responsible and informed citizens,
1-19     particularly those in 4-H, FFA, and FHA with healthy competition
1-20     through an unparalleled forum of exhibits in arts, livestock,
1-21     horticulture, and agriculture; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Fairs in Texas return millions of dollars annually
 2-1     to Texas youth through scholarships, premiums, and auction proceeds;
 2-2     and
 2-3           WHEREAS, There are over 200 events in Texas that promote
 2-4     and develop the tourist industry while providing the public
 2-5     an environment rich in entertainment choices, educational
 2-6     opportunities, recreational pursuits, heritage, and nature
 2-7     tourism, while also promoting commerce; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby welcome and extend best wishes to the
2-10     members of the Texas Association of Fair and Events delegation,
2-11     and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-13     Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation as a memento of
2-14     this special occasion.
2-15                                                                   Lucio
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 April 18, 2001.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate