SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 562
WHEREAS, The Senate 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 over
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 over 200 events held in Texas that
promote and develop the tourist 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate