TITLE: Commemorating the 25th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 25th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner.

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WHEREAS, The 25th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner is taking place on February 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, Held each year since 1991, the Wild Game Dinner is organized by the United Methodist Men from Dripping Springs United Methodist Church; over the past quarter-century, the dinner has evolved into one of the largest philanthropic events in the area and has raised more than $500,000 to date for a wide array of organizations and initiatives in Central Texas; proceeds have funded numerous scholarships for local high school students, and other beneficiaries include such worthwhile groups as the Friends Foundation, the Hill Country Senior Citizens Center, the Boy Scouts of America, the Dripping Springs Adult Education Program, and Camp Breakaway; and WHEREAS, This much anticipated gathering provides a welcome opportunity for hundreds of area residents to gather in a fun and festive atmosphere; attendees enjoy a hearty meal of wild game donated by community members, as well as live music, an auction, and a grand prize raffle; and WHEREAS, The Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner promotes fellowship between friends and neighbors while making significant contributions to the betterment of the community, and this exceptional fund-raiser is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 25th Annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner and extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes for a rewarding and enjoyable get-together; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organizers of the dinner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Isaac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 526 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House