More than three hundred Republicans gathered at the Bastrop Convention Center Saturday evening, September 25, for an enjoyable and informative evening of political discourse.  The fourth annual Bastrop County GOP Boots & Barbecue Fundraiser featured TX Congressman Michael Cloud, CD-27, who introduced keynote speaker Congressman Dan Crenshaw, TX CD-2.   TX Representative John Cyrier was back for his annual appearance as Master of Ceremonies.  Texas Senator Dawn Buckingham, SD-24, engaged the audience with stories from the TX legislature.

Mark Torrey, Precinct Chair 3012 and Event Committee chairman, said “Every year this great event brings amazing political speakers to Bastrop County.  The combination of a rousing live auction, a variety of silent auction items, and of course great barbecue, make this a ‘not to be missed’ fundraiser”.  He added, “This wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the committee members and I extend my deepest thanks to them.”

The evening’s activities and entertainment included a social hour, VIP reception, silent and live auctions, cocktails hosted by 602 Brewery, dinner by Billy’s Pit BBQ, and dessert sponsored by TX HD-17 candidate Jennifer Bezner.

“The Bastrop County GOP is honored to have the support of so many current and former elected officials”, said GOP Chair Mike Gepner.  Attending officials included former Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis, Sheriff Maurice Cook, District Clerk Sarah Loucks, County Clerk Rose Pietsch, County Commissioners Mark Meuth, Clara Beckett and former County Commissioner Don Loucks.  The Republican Party was well represented by Bastrop County GOP Chair Mike Gepner, State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) members representing Bastrop County Olga Lasher and Fernando Treviño, former SREC member Jan Duncan, along with many other party officials from Bastrop and surrounding counties.

Net proceeds will support local Party initiatives, GOP candidates, and Party administrative needs.  The Bastrop County Republican Party is deeply appreciative for the support of table sponsors, attendees, silent and live auction donors, and the many local and county businesses that generously supported this event.

The Bastrop County Republican Party County Executive Committee is comprised of the twenty-two elected GOP precinct chairs.  The County Executive Committee is the governing body of the Bastrop County Republican Party and conducts all official party business. Its website is BastropCtyGOP.com.

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