73R8542 SAJ-F
          By Johnson                                           H.C.R. No. 115
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, On June 4 and 5, 1993, the community of Nacogdoches
    1-2  will celebrate its third annual blueberry festival; and
    1-3        WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of
    1-4  Commerce with the support of the Texas Blueberry Growers
    1-5  Association, the popular event will feature a blueberry cookoff
    1-6  contest, a blueberry pancake breakfast hosted by the local Kiwanis
    1-7  Club, and a chance for visitors to purchase delectable wares at the
    1-8  much-anticipated blueberry sale; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Promising to be a fun-filled event for the entire
   1-10  family, the festival will offer a variety of other entertainment
   1-11  opportunities as well, including arts and crafts, street
   1-12  entertainment, a doll parade, a petting zoo and pet show, and a
   1-13  host of athletic events; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, The citizens of Nacogdoches County are justifiably
   1-15  proud of their tasty blueberry crops; with 80 acres of land planted
   1-16  in blueberry bushes, the county earns distinction as the largest
   1-17  grower of blueberries in the state; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Enhancing the local economy through increased
   1-19  tourism and agricultural production, the third annual blueberry
   1-20  festival is a splendid addition to our state's recreational
   1-21  opportunities and is truly deserving of special legislative
   1-22  recognition; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   1-24  hereby recognize the blueberry festival in Nacogdoches as the
    2-1  official Texas Blueberry Festival and commend all those associated
    2-2  with it for their hard work in ensuring the success of this popular
    2-3  event; and, be it further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-5  prepared for the citizens of Nacogdoches as an expression of high
    2-6  regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.
    2-7                       COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NO. 1
    2-8        Amend H.C.R. 115 as follows:
    2-9        On page 1, line 17 after "and" delete ";" and amend by adding
   2-10  the following:
   2-11              "is the center of blueberry production in the state of
   2-12  Texas; and"
   2-13                                                               Rangel