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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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welcome the Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation to |
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Austin for Texas Fair and Event Day at 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 Fair and Event Day at the |
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Capitol on April 30, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, fairs have showcased Texas' |
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finest agricultural products and technology and have provided |
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entertainment and educational and recreational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Fairs are held throughout the state each year to |
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advance and promote the education of Texas youths and to affirm life |
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values; such events help to develop responsible and informed |
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citizens, particularly those in 4-H, FFA, and FHA, by providing |
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healthy competition through an unparalleled forum of exhibits in |
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arts, livestock, horticulture, and agriculture; and |
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WHEREAS, Fairs in Texas contribute millions of dollars |
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annually to young people 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 the Lone |
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Star State that benefit the tourism industry and commerce and |
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provide residents and visitors alike with enjoyable and educational |
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experiences; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st 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 an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas Association of Fairs and Events delegation |
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as a memento of this special occasion. |