[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22891]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            THE TRINITY VALLEY EXPOSITION 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, today, I am proud to recognize the Trinity 
Valley Exposition on its 100th anniversary this October. The TVE has 
been a fixture in southeast Texas that brings fun and culture together 
for a great yearly event. Additionally, outside of the celebration in 
the autumn, TVE is active in the community and invests in the youth of 
our great State.
   The TVE is a charitable organization located in Liberty, Texas. The 
main groups benefitting from the works of the TVE are the young people 
residing in the counties of Liberty and Chambers. Over the past few 
years, the TVE has contributed thousands of dollars in scholarships to 
those students who are going to be attending post-secondary 
institutions. For example, in 2004, the TVE gave $30,000 in 
scholarships to students in the area.
   The TVE owns 60 acres of land, a covered arena, an exposition hall, 
and a pavilion. Various functions occur in these places throughout the 
year. People are allowed to rent these facilities, giving members of 
the community a chance to convene and offering anyone a great place to 
have ceremonies, celebrations, and get-togethers.
   The TVE is a volunteer organization that relies on its helpers to be 
effective, especially, every fall when the TVE hosts a county fair. 
This is a tradition that attracts people from many places, near and 
far, to gather for the festivities. There is no gate charge, all events 
are free, and the entire public is invited.
   This time, for the 100-year anniversary, the event is extra special 
with numerous contests engaging participants in kind-spirited 
competition. The contests include: quilting, baking, scarecrow, kiddie 
tractor pull, and salsa. Also, this year, favorite TVE memory is a 
contest, calling people to recollect special experiences of times past. 
In addition to these events, the TVE asks the children to participate 
in a coloring contest or in playing one of many games available. There 
will be live family entertainment, a magician, hotdogs, and rice. The 
grand event closes with a fireworks display to usher out a truly 
meaningful milestone.
   The TVE is a tradition that brings the community together and calls 
to mind many of the things that identify us as Texans. Therefore, I am 
happy to draw attention to the Trinity Valley Exposition on its 100th 
year of operation.

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