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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHER |
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EAS, The annual Freedom Fest takes place each year in Rio |
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Grande City; and |
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WHEREAS, This family-oriented event is a benefit for the Rio |
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Grande City Boys & Girls Youth Club; an organization dedicated to |
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helping youngsters reach their full potential; and it sponsors such |
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activities as a summer program and swimming classes; and |
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WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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championship event, the cook-off features highly skilled teams |
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putting their culinary talents to the test as they vie to produce |
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the tastiest entries in several different categories; the occasion |
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combines thrilling competition and good eating, with cash and other |
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prizes being awarded to the top finishers in each category; and |
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WHEREAS, Performers featured at this noteworthy festival |
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include country music stars and popular Tejano groups; moreover, |
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the benefit is capped by a fireworks display; and |
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WHEREAS, While supporting an important cause, Freedom Fest |
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provides a welcome opportunity for local residents to listen to |
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music, share the company of family and friends, and celebrate our |
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nation's liberty; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Rio Grande City Freedom Fest and |
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extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a |
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memorable and enjoyable occasion. |