Commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the Texas Rice Festival in Winnie.
This resolution (HR 56) formally commemorates the 55-year history of the Texas Rice Festival in Winnie, Texas, by endorsing the placement of an Official Texas Historical Marker. It recognizes the festival's origins in 1970, its role in celebrating rice farming since the early 1900s, and its community contributions including over $1 million in scholarships and donations. The resolution directs the Texas House of Representatives to provide an official copy to festival organizers as a gesture of recognition. It is a ceremonial resolution with no new policy or funding impact, solely honoring the festival's cultural and economic significance.
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Introduced Jul 31, 2025
Last action Jul 31, 2025
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Terri Leo-Wilson
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