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As early as 1900, March 2 became a day for Texas Exes to observe a holiday. A great deal of tradition and sentiment surrounds the celebration on the local level. In that year, The Ex-Students Association adopted this resolution:

Whenever two ex-students of the University of Texas shall meet on Texas Independence Day, they shall sit and break bread and pay tribute to the institution which made their education possible. Each year the DC Texas Exes invite our friends in the DC Metro area to celebrate Texas Independence Day with us and help raise money for our scholarship fund. All profits from the event go directly to assist DC Metro area students who wish to attend The University of Texas and to provide stipends for our Archer Fellows here in DC.

This year's event will be held on March 1, 2007 from 7-10 pm at the Hotel Palomar in the Phillips/Freer ballroom (2121 P Street NW; Washington DC). The hotel is about a block and a half from the Dupont Circle Metro stop, street parking is available in the area and valet parking will also be avaliable for $16. Special thanks to the Hotel Palomar with their help in hosting our event!

Live music will be provided by Washington DC's premier local party band - Gonzo's Nose. The band has a set list of over 200 songs guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout the evening. Who knows? You might just want to dance?!?!?

Light appetizers will be provided by Hotel Palomar's restaurant, Urbana and there will be several cash bars to quench your thirst. And yes, Shiner Bock beer will be available!

Finally, the highlight of our event will be our silent auction. This year's silent auction promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Here's a sneak peek at what our silent auction will have to offer!

• $250 gift certificate for laser hair removal from Laser Perfect
• Estate Planning Gift Certificate from Fisher Law Office, including the creation of the Living Trust Agreement, Will, Power of Attorney, Certificate of Trust, Trustee Affidavit, General Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney - valued at up to $5000!
• Gift basket with $100 worth of gas cards provided by KB Home
• 2 - VIP free admission tickets from DC Improv (each admits 2)
• 2 - $50 gift certificates for hair services from Le Salon
• $100 gift certificate to New Day Massage Therapy
• $50 gift certificate to Eggspectation
• $50 gift certificate from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group good for any of their restaurants: Vermilion, Evening Star Cafe, Tallula or Rustico
• Texas coffee table book

Tickets will be available online beginning February 1, 2007 at http://www.dctexasexes.org/march1.htm. If you'd like to donate an item for our silent auction, send me a message...no gift is too large or small!!