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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 10th annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern |
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Festival is being held on May 21, 2017, in Irving; and |
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WHEREAS, The gathering features dragon boat races, kite |
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making and flying, lantern displays, traditional Asian food, dance |
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performances, a parade, and many more attractions; the event is |
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hosted by the Marco Polo World Foundation, a nonprofit organization |
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that seeks to enhance cultural understanding among area residents |
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through not only the festival but also scholarships, internships, |
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and seminars; and |
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WHEREAS, Supported by numerous community volunteers and |
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sponsors, the festival has been held since 2007 and has rapidly |
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grown in popularity, with thousands of people attending each year; |
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this year's racing event is slated to feature over 50 dragon boat |
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teams, including Boy Scout groups, city, corporate, and community |
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teams, and professional dragon boaters; in addition, a team |
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traveling from China is demonstrating the traditional style of |
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Chinese dragon boat racing; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the DFW Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern |
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Festival contributes to greater awareness and good fellowship among |
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citizens of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and this rich cultural |
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experience is indeed a testament to the vibrant diversity of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2017 Dragon Boat, Kite, and |
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Lantern Festival and extend to the event's organizers, |
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participants, and guests sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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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 Marco Polo World Foundation as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |