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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The annual Fort Bend County Fair is taking place |
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from September 23 to October 2, 2011, and the 75th anniversary of |
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this popular event provides an opportune time to honor all those who |
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have contributed to the fair's success through the years, including |
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a number of individuals who are present with us on this day; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fort Bend County Fair was first held in 1933 in |
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Rosenberg and, except during World War II, has been a yearly |
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highlight of the county's cultural calendar ever since; through the |
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decades, the fair has grown into one of the largest in the state, |
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and residents of the county and many other communities eagerly |
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anticipate the sights and activities it offers each fall; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to "benefiting youth, promoting |
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agriculture, and supporting education," the fair has awarded more |
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than 500 scholarships to deserving young people and contributes |
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hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to students and student |
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programs; with this noble goal in mind, volunteers, committee |
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members, and the Fort Bend County Fair Association board of |
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directors perform countless hours of hard work in the months |
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leading up to and during the event; and |
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WHEREAS, Showcasing some of Texas' finest agricultural |
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products and providing entertainment, education, and recreational |
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opportunities, the Fort Bend County Fair is a treasured and |
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enduring institution, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize the |
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fair's organizers for their efforts in behalf of the community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th annual Fort Bend County |
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Fair and extend to all those associated with the fair sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Fort Bend County Fair Association as an expression |
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of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |