By Wise H.C.R. No. 147 Line and page numbers may not match official copy. Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E. 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, pecan tree, and the mockingbird are 1-5 examples of natural specimens that serve to exemplify the great 1-6 diversity of the Texas landscape, while the state fruit, Red 1-7 Grapefruit, fittingly represents another aspect of our shared 1-8 culture as Texans; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In keeping with the custom, the designation of the 1-10 Texas 1015 Onion as the official state Vegetable of Texas will 1-11 provide suitable recognition for this outstanding food resource; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, First discovered and enjoyed by the earliest 1-14 inhabitants of Texas this variety of sweet onion has been carefully 1-15 nurtured and perfected over time and is renowned for its sweetness 1-16 and flavor; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The 1015 Onion is recognized by gourmet chefs and 1-18 culinary experts and sought after around the world for its 1-19 sweetness and its inherent properties which inhibits the tearing of 1-20 the eyes while retaining its nutritious and health benefits; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's reputation as a global leader 2-1 in the development of various varietals of vegetables is well 2-2 deserved, and the development of the 1015 Onion as the first sweet 2-3 onion in the world has contributed greatly to this proud legacy; 2-4 and 2-5 WHEREAS, As distinctive as the proud state from which it 2-6 originates, the Texas 1015 Onion will serve as a fitting emblem for 2-7 the bounties of nature with which our state is blessed; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-10 hereby designate the Texas 1015 Onion as the official State 2-11 Vegetable of Texas.