H.R. No. 2417
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Starr County Youth Fair is celebrating its 50th
anniversary in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Founded by adult leaders of the Starr-Grande 4-H
Club, the fair was originally held on the grounds of what is now
Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary School in Rio Grande City; the
inaugural event was funded by donations and proceeds from raffles
and snack sales, and it featured 5 steers and fewer than 10 lambs;
and
WHEREAS, The fair had grown considerably by the mid-1970s,
and members of the local 4-H, FHA, and FFA submitted more than 600
entries in the various competitions, which included livestock as
well as art and science; moreover, a parade, rodeo, and
country-western dance were added to the festivities; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, the establishment of the Starr County Fair
Association launched a new era, and its board members guided
further expansion of the event; the fair today takes place on more
than one weekend, and among numerous family-oriented activities, it
encompasses parades, musical entertainment, a high school art show,
an academic rodeo, cooking contests, a wild game dinner and
scholarship fund-raiser, and the Starr County Queen pageant; and
WHEREAS, For a half-century, the Starr County Youth Fair has
brought the community together to celebrate the achievements of
area students, and its longevity is a tribute to the dedication of
the many public-spirited volunteers and civic leaders who have
given generously of their time and talents in its behalf; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Starr
County Youth Fair 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 Starr County Fair Association as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2417 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House