TITLE: Recognizing the Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the third annual Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival, which is being held August 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, This enjoyable annual event has served to help raise awareness of the importance of the wine grape industry in Terry County and the prevalence of vineyards in the region; and WHEREAS, Terry County, with its hot summer days and cool nights, dry, windy environment, and well-draining soil is an ideal area for growing world-class wine grapes; and WHEREAS, Wine grapes are an increasingly important crop in Texas, and the skilled and knowledgeable farmers who bring them to harvest play a vital role in our state's agricultural industry; it is truly fitting that the Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival receive recognition for the role it plays in promoting this significant segment of the state's economy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival on their hard work and commitment and extend to them best wishes for a rewarding event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Perry President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2015.