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| 2 | 2 | | By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1719 |
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| 5 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The 38th annual Texas Crab Festival is taking place |
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| 7 | 7 | | in Crystal Beach from May 12 to 14, 2023; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival is a fun-filled weekend of |
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| 9 | 9 | | music, art, and food that also raises money for charity; in addition |
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| 10 | 10 | | to providing guests with the opportunity to sample savory Gulf |
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| 11 | 11 | | Coast seafood, the event will feature coastal art, crafts, |
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| 12 | 12 | | clothing, and jewelry from area vendors, as well as numerous other |
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| 13 | 13 | | family-friendly activities such as a 5K/1K fun run, a two-step |
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| 14 | 14 | | dance contest, and live crab races; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, The event is operated by Texas Crab Festival |
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| 16 | 16 | | Charities, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to increase |
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| 17 | 17 | | educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula |
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| 18 | 18 | | residents of all ages and to support organizations that further the |
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| 19 | 19 | | goal of improving the lives in the community; proceeds from the |
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| 20 | 20 | | festival will help fund youth scholarships and camps, schools, |
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| 21 | 21 | | volunteer fire departments, and various outreach initiatives; and |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival has delighted residents and |
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| 23 | 23 | | visitors alike for nearly four decades, and it is a pleasure to |
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| 24 | 24 | | recognize this popular annual gathering and the positive difference |
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| 25 | 25 | | it has made in the local area; now, therefore, be it |
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| 26 | 26 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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| 27 | 27 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Texas Crab Festival in |
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| 28 | 28 | | Crystal Beach and extend to its organizers and attendees sincere |
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| 29 | 29 | | best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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| 30 | 30 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 31 | 31 | | prepared for Texas Crab Festival Charities as an expression of high |
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| 32 | 32 | | regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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