84R18612 WG-D
By: Workman H.R. No. 1666
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The third annual Volente Olive Fest is taking place
on April 18, 2015, and this event provides a welcome opportunity for
local residents and visitors alike to celebrate all things olive;
and
WHEREAS, Held at Shore Club Volente Beach, the festival
features wares from a variety of Texas olive producers, as well as
an array of local food and drink; in addition, area chefs will be
conducting demonstrations on cooking with olive oil, and members of
the Family and Consumer Sciences office of Travis County Extension
will be on hand to educate attendees on healthy eating habits; also
included on the festival program are live music, local arts and
crafts vendors, and a children's entertainment area; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds raised during this lively event will go
toward the Austin Dog Alliance, a nonprofit organization that
strives to improve the health and well-being of children and young
adults by offering canine-assisted programs to help them reach
their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Deserving of recognition for their crucial support
in staging the festival are the Village of Volente, Shore Club
Volente Beach, Volente Beach Water Park, Travaasa, Salud de Paloma,
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Business and Community Lenders of
Texas, and the Go Texan program of the Texas Department of
Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, A highly anticipated occasion, the Volente Olive
Fest promotes the health benefits and sumptuous flavors of the
olive, and it is all the more special for the valuable support it
provides to a worthy cause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the third annual Olive Fest in
Volente and extend to the event's organizers and participants
sincere best wishes for a fun and rewarding experience.