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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Robstown are gathering for the |
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31st annual Cottonfest, which is taking place from October 9 to 11, |
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2015, at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the City of Robstown and the Robstown |
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Area Development Commission, this highly anticipated festival |
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celebrates the region's proud history of cotton and vegetable |
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farming; some of the proceeds from the festival will help fund |
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scholarships for local students; and |
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WHEREAS, Cottonfest activities include a barbecue cook-off |
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and the Jackpot Fajita Contest, as well as a parade, carnival rides, |
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and live music performances by popular Tejano artists and other |
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cultural bands; the event culminates on Sunday with the Cottonfest |
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Car Show, where vehicles are judged in 10 categories; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than three decades, this signature event in |
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the life of Robstown has delighted both residents and visitors |
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alike by providing myriad opportunities for fun and fellowship; |
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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 31st annual Cottonfest in |
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Robstown and extend to the festival's organizers and participants |
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sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3322 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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