88R29997 BK-D
By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1732
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 38th annual Texas Crab Festival is taking place
in Crystal Beach from May 12 to 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival is a fun-filled weekend of
music, art, and food that also raises money for charity; in addition
to providing guests with the opportunity to sample savory Gulf
Coast seafood, the event will feature coastal art, crafts,
clothing, and jewelry from area vendors, as well as numerous other
family-friendly activities such as a 5K/1K fun run, a two-step
dance contest, and live crab races; and
WHEREAS, The event is operated by Texas Crab Festival
Charities, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to increase
educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula
residents of all ages and to support organizations that further the
goal of improving lives in the community; proceeds from the
festival will help fund youth scholarships and camps, schools,
volunteer fire departments, and various outreach initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Crab Festival has delighted residents and
visitors alike for nearly four decades, and it is a pleasure to
recognize this popular annual gathering and the positive difference
it has made in the local area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Texas Crab Festival in
Crystal Beach and extend to its organizers and attendees sincere
best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Texas Crab Festival Charities as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.