78R11668 JHS-F

By:  Flores                                                       H.R. No. 717



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas 
is pleased to welcome the Texas Association of Fairs and Events 
delegation to Austin for the Official Texas Fair and Event Day at 
the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Fairs and Events has been 
serving the fair and special events industry in Texas for more than 
77 years and is celebrating this year with an Official Fair and 
Event Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 8; and
	WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, fairs have annually 
showcased Texas' finest agricultural products and technology and 
have provided entertainment and educational and recreational 
opportunities; and
	WHEREAS, Fairs are held throughout Texas each year to advance 
and promote the education of Texas youths and to affirm life values; 
they help to develop responsible and informed citizens, 
particularly those in 4-H, FFA, and FHA, by providing healthy 
competition through an unparalleled forum of exhibits in arts, 
livestock, horticulture, and agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, Fairs in Texas contribute millions of dollars 
annually to Texas youths through scholarships, premiums, and 
auction proceeds; and
	WHEREAS, There are also more than 200 events held in Texas 
that promote and develop the tourism industry and commerce and 
provide the public with an environment rich in entertainment 
choices, educational opportunities, and recreational pursuits; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby welcome and extend best wishes to the members of 
the Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 
Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation as a memento of 
this special occasion.