SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 214
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Starr County Youth Fair on the occasion of the
event's 50th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Since it was first held in 1965, the Starr County
Youth Fair has served as an annual showcase for youth achievement
while providing wholesome fun and entertainment for the entire
family; and
WHEREAS, The fair is taking place February 26 through 28,
2015, and the theme of the 50th anniversary celebration is "Proud
of our Past--Ready for the Future"; events leading up to this
year's fair are paying tribute to those men and women who have
worked to make it a yearly success, including the Guillen family,
former parade marshals, and pageant and scholarship winners; and
WHEREAS, The fair offers a wide range of activities, and is
preceded by the annual Starr County Cook-off, a wild game dinner
and scholarship fundraiser, the selection of the Starr County
Queen, Princesses, and Cowboy, and the annual Western Parade;
during this year's fair, musical entertainment takes place
nightly and features such performers as the Riverside Band, Texas
Dezire, and Los Relampaguitos; and
WHEREAS, The Starr County Fair has played an important role
in the cultural life of the region for a half century, and it is
truly fitting that it receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of the
Starr County Youth Fair and extend to them best wishes for a
memorable 50th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate