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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas |
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is pleased to welcome the Texas Association of Fairs and Events |
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delegation to Austin for the Official Texas Fair and Event Day at |
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the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Fairs and Events has been |
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serving the fair and special events industry in Texas for more than |
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80 years and is celebrating this year with an Official Fair and |
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Event Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 20; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, fairs have annually |
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showcased Texas' finest agricultural products and technology and |
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have provided entertainment and educational and recreational |
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opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Fairs are held throughout Texas each year to advance |
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and promote the education of Texas youths and to affirm life values; |
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they help to develop responsible and informed citizens, |
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particularly those in 4-H, FFA, and FHA, by providing healthy |
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competition through an unparalleled forum of exhibits in arts, |
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livestock, horticulture, and agriculture; and |
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WHEREAS, Fairs in Texas contribute millions of dollars |
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annually to Texas youths through scholarships, premiums, and |
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auction proceeds; and |
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WHEREAS, There are also more than 200 events held in Texas |
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that promote and develop the tourism industry and commerce and |
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provide the public with an environment rich in entertainment |
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choices, educational opportunities, and recreational pursuits; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome and extend best wishes to the members of |
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the Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation as a memento of |
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this special occasion. |