SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131

	WHEREAS, Madisonville, home of the only mushroom festival 
in Texas, is holding its second annual extravaganza dedicated to 
promoting Texas agricultural products and culinary and fine arts 
on October 18, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Among the many activities scheduled for the day 
are demonstrations showing the culinary uses of mushrooms by 
members of the Brazos Valley Chefs Association and by chefs from 
Monterey Mushrooms, Incorporated, the largest grower, shipper, 
and marketer of fresh mushrooms in the country; in addition, 
representatives of Monterey Mushrooms, which operates both a 
farm and a plant in Madisonville, will be on hand to demonstrate 
mushroom-growing techniques; and
	WHEREAS, Visitors to the festival will receive a mushroom 
cookbook and will have the opportunity to sample the wide array 
of treats prepared by the chefs, as well as popular Texas wines 
from five different wineries; and
	WHEREAS, Activities on the program include a 
mushroom-cooking contest, a photography contest, art exhibits 
and sales, a quilt show, and a stars and stripes exhibit; also 
slated for the festival-goers' enjoyment are a mariachi band, 
an extensive herb and plant sale, and booths selling many other 
Texas agricultural products; and
	WHEREAS, A unique celebration in the Lone Star State, 
the Madisonville Mushroom Festival promises to be a highly 
informative and enjoyable occasion for all who attend; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the 
Madisonville Mushroom Festival and extend sincere best wishes 
for a successful and memorable event; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of Madisonville as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate