H.C.R. No. 75 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The State of Texas has traditionally recognized a 1-2 variety of official state symbols as tangible representations of 1-3 the proud spirit and heritage of our state; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The bluebonnet, the pecan tree, and the mockingbird 1-5 are examples of natural specimens that serve to exemplify the great 1-6 diversity of the Texas landscape, while the state dish, chili, 1-7 fittingly represents another aspect of our shared culture as 1-8 Texans; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In keeping with this custom, the designation of the 1-10 Texas Red Grapefruit as the official State Fruit of Texas will 1-11 provide suitable recognition for this outstanding food resource; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, First discovered by Texas citrus growers in 1929, 1-14 this variety of grapefruit has been carefully nurtured and 1-15 perfected over time and is renowned for its sweetness and rich, red 1-16 interior; and 1-17 WHEREAS, As nutritious as it is palate-pleasing, the Texas 1-18 Red Grapefruit contains no fat or sodium, lowers high levels of 1-19 blood cholesterol, boosts iron absorption, is low in calories, and 1-20 is rich in vitamin C; and 1-21 WHEREAS, This delicious fruit also is a boon to the state 1-22 economy, generating more revenue than any other tree fruit produced 1-23 within our borders; and 1-24 WHEREAS, As distinctive as the proud state from which it 2-1 originates, the Texas Red Grapefruit will serve as a fitting emblem 2-2 for the bounties of nature with which our state is blessed; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-5 hereby designate the Texas Red Grapefruit as the official State 2-6 Fruit of Texas. 2-7 Thompson of Harris 2-8 Cuellar of Hidalgo 2-9 Thompson of Harris