By Kubiak                                            H.C.R. No. 205
       74R12851 BNL-D
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, During the month of September each year, the people
    1-2  of Lee County celebrate the Wendish and German heritage of their
    1-3  area with many festive celebrations and events, and one of the most
    1-4  popular of these events is the State Noodle Cook-Off; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Noodles are an important staple in European cuisine,
    1-6  and the many different ways of preparing and garnishing this
    1-7  versatile ingredient are highlighted at this annual event, which is
    1-8  held at one of the Lee County celebrations each year; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Visitors may partake of a variety of delectable
   1-10  noodle dishes while sampling authentic German and Wendish music,
   1-11  dance, folklore, and culture; the various celebrations incorporate
   1-12  food, fun, and games for the entire family and provide a memorable
   1-13  experience for all who attend; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Wendish culture descends from the Slavic inhabitants
   1-15  of eastern Germany; it became part of the Lone Star cultural fabric
   1-16  when large numbers of German pioneers settled in Central Texas in
   1-17  the mid-1800s, founding cities such as Fredericksburg and New
   1-18  Braunfels; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Many immigrant groups have contributed their
   1-20  traditions, customs, and culinary treats to the ever-expanding
   1-21  Texas culture, and this diversity has given us a rich and colorful
   1-22  heritage that few states can match; the celebration and
   1-23  preservation of the many participating cultures of the Lone Star
   1-24  State serve to bring all Texans together in the spirit of fun and
    2-1  fellowship, and such efforts are indeed deserving of highest praise
    2-2  and recognition; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-4  hereby designate the month of September as State Noodle Cook-Off
    2-5  Month in Lee County and extend warmest best wishes to the people of
    2-6  that county for a festive and enjoyable event; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for the citizens of Lee County as an expression of high
    2-9  regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.