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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371
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WHEREAS, The annual Brenham Maifest is taking place May 6 |
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and 7, 2017, and the spirited celebration promises to be great |
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fun for all who attend; and |
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WHEREAS, First celebrated in 1881, this event is one of the |
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oldest German spring festivals in the South; the celebration |
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highlights the rich cultural heritage of Brenham and Washington |
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County; and |
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WHEREAS, The two-day event includes a parade and numerous |
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other festivities and features the much-awaited coronation of |
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the junior and senior kings and queens; and |
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WHEREAS, The outstanding young Texans who take part in the |
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Brenham Maifest are part of an enduring Washington County |
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tradition that provides hours of enjoyment and entertainment for |
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residents and visitors alike; all those associated with the |
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planning and preparation of the event can indeed take pride in |
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their contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the 2017 Brenham Maifest and |
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honor the 2017 junior and senior royal court; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special celebration. |
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Kolkhorst |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 6, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |