By:  Finnell                                           H.R. No. 778
       73R11575 SRD-F
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The daffodil is a narcissus bulb that has long,
    1-2  narrow foliage and bright yellow flowers with a trumpetlike corona
    1-3  and is known for its hardiness in all regions of the State of
    1-4  Texas; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Historically, the narcissus daffodil bulb is a rich
    1-6  Texas tradition, and one of the few luxury items carried, because
    1-7  of its small size, in the apron pockets of pioneer women who
    1-8  travelled in covered wagons with their families to conquer the
    1-9  virgin west; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Over 50,000 daffodil bulbs in the Carlton, Ice
   1-11  Follies, and Fortune varieties were ordered and sold by the Young
   1-12  County Historical Commission and the Graham Chamber of Commerce in
   1-13  the fall of 1992 to the citizens of Graham, Texas, in the space of
   1-14  four days; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Many species of the bulbs were planted along the dry
   1-16  rock wall in historic Shawnee Springs, along with drifts of hybrid
   1-17  daffodils in the park and throughout the city of Graham proper; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, On the first weekend in March an annual Daffodil
   1-19  Festival is sponsored by the Young County Historical Commission and
   1-20  includes activities such as a drawing for a quilt made from a
   1-21  historic 1917 Ann Orris jonquil pattern, a treasure hunt for
   1-22  children, music, dance, and food; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, The goals of the daffodil drive are to beautify
   1-24  historic Shawnee Springs park and nature trail, commercial business
    2-1  sites, including the downtown square, and residences within the
    2-2  city of Graham; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, The Young County Historical Commission and the
    2-4  Graham Chamber of Commerce will play host to the second annual
    2-5  daffodil bulb sale and have taken orders, to date, for over 25,000
    2-6  bulbs to be planted in the fall of 1993; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, The Young County Historical Commission has been
    2-8  nominated by the Keep Graham Beautiful Team, an affiliate of Keep
    2-9  Texas Beautiful, Inc., for the 1992-93 Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc.,
   2-10  Civic Organization Leadership Award; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, Graham, Texas, has been graced with a celebrated
   2-12  legacy, abundant natural resources, and a charismatic citizenry,
   2-13  and the efforts of its residents truly merit special legislative
   2-14  praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-16  Legislature hereby recognize Graham, Texas, as the Daffodil Capital
   2-17  of Texas; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-19  prepared for the citizens of Graham, Texas, as an expression of
   2-20  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.