Become One of Texas Most Wanted

Fort Bend Museum 500 Houston Street Richmond, Texas 77469 www.fortbendmuseum.org

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jennifer Farrell April 14, 2016 281-382-0219 [email protected]

BECOME ONE OF TEXAS’ MOST WANTED AT THE 2016 LONE STAR STOMP

Richmond – Channel your inner 1930s gangster at the 27th annual Lone Star Stomp! Set for Saturday, April 16 at the George Ranch Historical Park, this year’s Stomp will be a snazzy Bonnie-and-Clyde affair, complete with live music by Shark Bait, casino tables, live and silent auctions, signature cocktails and much more! The 2016 theme, “Texas’ Most Wanted,” comes from an obscure history fact that the infamous Bonnie and Clyde ate a meal at the Eagle Café in Rosenberg shortly before they were killed. The steering committee, chaired by Billie Van Slyke and co-chaired by Dottie Allen, Diane Elko, Lynne Humphries and Robin Rosen, is especially excited to combine the underground party vibe of the 1930s with the classic Texas feel of the Stomp. “We’re planning the most exciting event to date,” Van Slyke said. “And I hope we’ll have a huge crowd to join in the fun! It’s very important to continue to educate our children about our rich history here in Fort Bend County, and also continue to spread the word to everyone about the significant role Fort Bend County played in Texas history.” Roland and Judy Adamson are the honorary chairs for the 2016 Lone Star Stomp. The Adamsons are long-time residents of Fort Bend County with an impressive background of community involvement and support for many organizations throughout the county, including the Fort Bend County Museum Association. “What the Fort Bend Museum does well is taking history out of a book and making past times real. It creates a lasting impression in young minds,” Judy said. As the county continues to grow, the need for the Museum is even greater, Roland said. “New people are coming in who don’t know the heritage of this area. To me, that’s important, and the Fort Bend Museum is instrumental in making sure that legacy is preserved and shared.” This year, the Fort Bend County Museum Association is pleased to announce NRG W.A. Parish Generating Station as the Stomp Presenting Sponsor and OCuSOFT and NewFirst National Bank as the Speakeasy Sponsors. A limited number of tickets are available at the door and cost $75 each. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the arena at the George Ranch Historical Park; all proceeds benefit the Fort Bend Museum. For more information, visit http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/lone-star-stomp.html. -- The Fort Bend Museum is owned and operated by the Fort Bend County Museum Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information about the Association, please call 281- 342-1256. ###