By Ramsay                                        H.C.R. No. 3

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The city of Jefferson in Marion County is one of the

 1-2     Lone Star State's great treasures; nestled on the banks of Big

 1-3     Cypress Creek, Jefferson's strong ties to Texas tradition have made

 1-4     it a haven for visitors in search of a memorable getaway; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, One of the oldest towns in Texas, its rich and

 1-6     varied history is reflected in the 66 buildings found within the

 1-7     city limits that  have been listed in the National Register of

 1-8     Historic Places, and the annual Pilgrimage Home Tours and

 1-9     Candlelight Tour of Homes are nationally known to connoisseurs of

1-10     architectural history; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Residents of Jefferson winningly combine great pride

1-12     in the region's colorful past with warm hometown friendliness, and

1-13     these two typically Texan traits have found happy expression in the

1-14     institution known as the bed and breakfast; and

1-15           WHEREAS, The quaint charm and gracious hospitality

1-16     exemplified by bed and breakfast accommodations have made these

1-17     establishments increasingly popular among discriminating travelers

1-18     in recent years, and in 1980 Jefferson's Pride House became the

1-19     first such lodging in Texas; built in 1889, it has since been

1-20     designated a Texas Historical Landmark; and

1-21           WHEREAS, The Pride House was but the first of many equally

1-22     successful enterprises, and, as befits one of the state's most

1-23     popular tourist destinations, Jefferson now boasts more bed and

1-24     breakfasts per capita than any other city in Texas; now, therefore,

 2-1     be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-3     hereby officially recognize the city of Jefferson in Marion County

 2-4     as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas.