SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113

	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 Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th 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.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 8, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate