Bill Text: TX HR365 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 365 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-28 - Reported enrolled [HR365 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR365-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 365



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association
	is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2019; and
	WHEREAS, Organized in 1944, the Matagorda County Fair and
	Livestock Association was created as an outgrowth of the First Bay
	City FFA Livestock Show, which was founded by John E. Hutchison;
	guided by a mission to educate young Texans, encourage them to
	participate in fair activities, and instruct them on the importance
	of the agricultural industry, the fair association quickly grew to
	serve 4-H and FFA students from throughout Matagorda County; and
	WHEREAS, The fair association offers various programs and
	projects designed to help young people build character, learn
	teamwork skills, and acquire leadership qualities; students are
	encouraged to study particular topics of interest and demonstrate
	their proficiency at fair events such as the annual public speaking
	contest, the academic rodeo, the home economics food show, and the
	junior livestock show and auction; moreover, the association has
	provided more than half a million dollars in scholarships to local
	graduating seniors since 1996; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, volunteers, members, and the Matagorda
	County Fair and Livestock Association Board of Directors dedicate
	countless hours of hard work to the annual festivities; today the
	fair takes place over the course of three weeks between February and
	March, and its numerous family-friendly activities include a
	carnival, pageants, talent shows, a barbecue cook-off, and a wide
	variety of rodeo competitions for participants of all ages; in
	addition, it hosts themed nights, such as Pink Night, in support of
	breast cancer awareness, and Patriot Night, which is dedicated to
	veterans of the United States armed forces; and
	WHEREAS, For 75 years, the Matagorda County Fair and
	Livestock Association has brought the community together to benefit
	youth, promote agriculture, and celebrate the area's rich history,
	and it is truly a pleasure to join in marking this special occasion;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the
	Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association and commend all
	those who have contributed to the enduring success of this
	noteworthy event; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Bonnen of Brazoria

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 365 was adopted by the House on
	February 27, 2019, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House