TITLE: Commemorating the third annual Olive Fest in Volente.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the third annual Olive Fest in Volente.

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WHEREAS, The third annual Volente Olive Fest is taking place on April 18, 2015, and this event provides a welcome opportunity for local residents and visitors alike to celebrate all things olive; and WHEREAS, Held at Shore Club Volente Beach, the festival features wares from a variety of Texas olive producers, as well as an array of local food and drink; in addition, area chefs will be conducting demonstrations on cooking with olive oil, and members of the Family and Consumer Sciences office of Travis County Extension will be on hand to educate attendees on healthy eating habits; also included on the festival program are live music, local arts and crafts vendors, and a children's entertainment area; and WHEREAS, Proceeds raised during this lively event will go toward the Austin Dog Alliance, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the health and well-being of children and young adults by offering canine-assisted programs to help them reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, Deserving of recognition for their crucial support in staging the festival are the Village of Volente, Shore Club Volente Beach, Volente Beach Water Park, Travaasa, Salud de Paloma, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Business and Community Lenders of Texas, and the Go Texan program of the Texas Department of Agriculture; and WHEREAS, A highly anticipated occasion, the Volente Olive Fest promotes the health benefits and sumptuous flavors of the olive, and it is all the more special for the valuable support it provides to a worthy cause; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the third annual Olive Fest in Volente and extend to the event's organizers and participants sincere best wishes for a fun and rewarding experience. Workman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1666 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House