By Pitts H.C.R. No. 14 75R1750 WMS-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the city of Waxahachie has 1-2 been justly renowned for its friendly people, thriving economy, and 1-3 scenic natural beauty; and 1-4 WHEREAS, One of Waxahachie's most appealing natural 1-5 attractions is the crape myrtle, a shrub that can be found in 1-6 particular abundance throughout the city; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Originally imported from China, the crape myrtle, 1-8 Lagerstroemia indica, is a hearty flowering shrub that produces 1-9 dazzling red, white, pink, and lavender blooms throughout the 1-10 summer months; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In an effort to further enhance the community's 1-12 visual splendor, the Crape Myrtle Council of Waxahachie is mounting 1-13 a drive to plant a large quantity of crape myrtle shrubs across the 1-14 city, which already boasts a profusion of these lovely plants; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Many local organizations have lent their support to 1-16 this worthy endeavor, including the Waxahachie Foundation, 1-17 Gardeners Limited, the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, Keep 1-18 Waxahachie Beautiful, the Waxahachie Independent School District, 1-19 and others too numerous to mention; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The planting of an additional 2,000 crape myrtles in 1-21 Waxahachie has encouraged tourism, increased civic pride, and 1-22 created a unique and beautiful physical environment for the 1-23 enjoyment of visitors and residents alike, and this admirable 1-24 project is truly worthy of special legislative recognition; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Legislature of the State of Texas hereby 2-3 designate the city of Waxahachie as the Crape Myrtle Capital of 2-4 Texas.