88R29714 BK-D
 
  By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1719
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The 38th annual Texas Crab Festival is taking place
  in Crystal Beach from May 12 to 14, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival is a fun-filled weekend of
  music, art, and food that also raises money for charity; in addition
  to providing guests with the opportunity to sample savory Gulf
  Coast seafood, the event will feature coastal art, crafts,
  clothing, and jewelry from area vendors, as well as numerous other
  family-friendly activities such as a 5K/1K fun run, a two-step
  dance contest, and live crab races; and
         WHEREAS, The event is operated by Texas Crab Festival
  Charities, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to increase
  educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula
  residents of all ages and to support organizations that further the
  goal of improving the lives in the community; proceeds from the
  festival will help fund youth scholarships and camps, schools,
  volunteer fire departments, and various outreach initiatives; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival has delighted residents and
  visitors alike for nearly four decades, and it is a pleasure to
  recognize this popular annual gathering and the positive difference
  it has made in the local area; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Texas Crab Festival in
  Crystal Beach and extend to its organizers and attendees sincere
  best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Texas Crab Festival Charities as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.