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78S30618 MW-D

By:  Smith of Harris                                              H.R. No. 187



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, This chamber places great importance on enhancing  
the prosperity of the Lone Star State through economic development 
and tourism and wishes to recognize the potential of Houston's 
Bayou Bowl in this regard; and
	WHEREAS, A showcase of great football talent, the inaugural 
Bayou Bowl was played on June 21, 2003, pitting the Houston-Area 
High School All-Stars against the State of Louisiana High School 
All-Stars; this exciting event drew more than 8,500 visitors from 
Texas and Louisiana to the Houston area and was televised by Fox 
Sports Net across five states; and
	WHEREAS, The Bayou Bowl was sponsored by the Greater Houston 
Football Coaches Association, with support from the Harris County 
Houston Sports Authority, and was played at Baytown's Stallworth 
Stadium; proceeds from the game were dedicated to college 
scholarships and to the further development of high school student 
athletics; and
	WHEREAS, Texas enjoys wide renown for its high school 
football, and events such as the Bayou Bowl offer tremendous 
benefits to the state's educational facilities and businesses by 
attracting tourist dollars; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the importance of 
the Bayou Bowl to the state and encourage all oversight and 
governing bodies to embrace and support this event.