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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The annual Freedom Fest takes place each year in Rio |
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Grande City; and |
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WHEREAS, This fun, family-oriented celebration features a |
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carnival, live entertainment, and a barbecue cook-off; proceeds |
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from Freedom Fest benefit the Rio Grande City Boys & Girls Youth |
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Club, an organization dedicated to helping youngsters reach their |
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full potential by sponsoring such activities as a summer program |
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and swimming classes; and |
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WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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sanctioned state championship event, the cook-off offers highly |
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skilled teams a chance to put their culinary talents to the test as |
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they vie to produce the tastiest entries in several different |
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categories; the occasion combines thrilling competition and good |
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eating, with cash and other prizes being awarded to the top |
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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, and the |
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benefit is capped off 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 85th 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. |