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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House