By Johnson H.R. No. 935 74R12941 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, One of the most delicious agricultural products of 1-2 the great State of Texas is the small and apple-like mayhaw, a 1-3 fruit grown in hundreds of small orchards across our state; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The mayhaw tree is a member of the rose family and 1-5 is adorned with cascades of snowy white blossoms that form a lovely 1-6 backdrop for the bright yellow and red fruits produced each spring; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Long a favorite ingredient in traditional Texas 1-9 jams, jellies, pies, cakes, and many other savory delicacies, the 1-10 mayhaw fruit has been sought after by generations of Texans who 1-11 have braved swamplands and river bottoms to successfully locate 1-12 groves of mayhaw trees; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Through the combined efforts of Texas researchers, 1-14 extension agents, and orchard growers, the mayhaw has been 1-15 successfully cultivated for commercial planting; the delicacy is an 1-16 ideal agricultural crop that easily lends itself to mechanical 1-17 harvesting and is suitable for both large-scale and smaller, 1-18 cottage-industry production; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This superior product, now a common sight in grocery 1-20 stores and gourmet shops, is an economic boon for its growers in 1-21 the Lone Star State who, at present, are unable to produce enough 1-22 of this tasty fruit to meet expanding consumer demands, and this 1-23 burgeoning interest has brought well-deserved prosperity to both 1-24 the producers and processors of this unique fruit; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The success of the mayhaw as a commercial crop is a 2-2 tribute to the ingenuity, hard work, and cooperation of Texas 2-3 agriculturalists and their tireless labors in this regard have 2-4 positioned Texas at the forefront of efforts to discover new uses 2-5 for this delectable, versatile, and hearty food; and 2-6 WHEREAS, In light of its many exceptional culinary and 2-7 economic contributions to citizens of the State of Texas, it is 2-8 indeed fitting that the mayhaw fruit be given special legislative 2-9 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby salute and give official recognition to the 2-12 mayhaw fruit and encourage all Texans to join in the appreciation 2-13 of this distinctively delicious food item.