Bill Text: TX HR962 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 962 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the 34th annual Cottonfest in Robstown.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-04 - Reported enrolled [HR962 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR962-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 962



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Robstown are gathering for the
	34th annual Cottonfest, which is taking place in the fall of 2018;
	and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Cottonfest Community Partnership,
	this highly anticipated event celebrates the region's proud history
	of cotton and vegetable farming, as well as its strong musical
	traditions; some of the festival proceeds will be used to help fund
	scholarships for local students and to purchase the hundreds of
	gifts that will be given to area children during the city's Winter
	Wonderland block party; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, the Cottonfest features a variety of
	family-friendly activities, and guests at the 2018 celebration can
	enjoy such amusements as a barbecue cook-off, a pageant for young
	ladies, a parade, carnival rides, and live music performances by a
	number of popular artists; and
	WHEREAS, For more than three decades, this signature event in
	the life of Robstown has delighted both residents and visitors
	alike by providing myriad opportunities for fun and fellowship;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 34th annual Cottonfest in
	Robstown and extend to the festival's organizers and participants
	sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event.

	Herrero

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 962 was adopted by the House on March
	30, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House