SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 363
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, which takes place
at the Travis County Exposition Center from March 22 through
April 5, and to declare March 20, 2003, as Star of Texas Fair and 
Rodeo Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established more than 65 years ago, the Star of 
Texas Fair and Rodeo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the 
development and education of the youth of the Lone Star State; to 
that end, it conducts the annual 15-day fair and rodeo to 
generate funds that provide academic scholarships, educational 
programs, and career development funding for students in Central 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, which ranks as 
the largest educational fund-raiser for Central Texas youth, 
offers kindergartners through high school seniors in a 45-county 
region the opportunity to take part in and enjoy numerous 
educational and enlightening programs; more than $1.2 million 
was raised in 2002, and the same goal is set for this year; the 
money will benefit more than 2,000 young people in the counties 
that participate in the fair and rodeo; and
	WHEREAS, During the event, the fair and rodeo fairgrounds 
are host to a multitude of educational programs, various live 
entertainment venues, and a carnival; other attractions include 
the PRCA Rodeo, a livestock show, a youth fair, Fun Runs, a 
Sunrise Stampede, and a Rodeo Rumble; patrons of the extravaganza 
are also treated to a Cowboy Breakfast and Barbecue Cook-Off and 
have the opportunity to shop with the fair's vendors; and
	WHEREAS, The organizers and volunteers of the Star of Texas 
Fair and Rodeo have shown an impressive commitment to ensuring 
the well-being and development of the youth of Texas, and it is 
indeed a privilege to commend these individuals for providing 
Central Texas with such worthwhile and exciting events; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 20, 2003, as Star of 
Texas Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol and extend to all 
those associated with the event best wishes for an enjoyable day 
and a successful fair and rodeo.

Barrientos
       Fraser
       Van de Putte
       
Armbrister
       Madla
       Wentworth
       
Averitt
       
       Zaffirini
       





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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003.



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   Secretary of the Senate