75R10781 JHS-D By Wise, Thompson, Stiles, Hunter, Bailey H.C.R. No. 148 Substitute the following for H.C.R. No. 148: By Wise C.S.H.C.R. No. 148 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, the pecan tree, and the mockingbird 1-5 are just a few examples of specimens that exemplify the great 1-6 diversity of the Texas landscape, while the red grapefruit, our 1-7 state fruit, represents yet another aspect of our shared culture; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, In keeping with this custom, the designation of the 1-10 Texas sweet onion as the Official State Vegetable of Texas will 1-11 provide suitable recognition for this outstanding food; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The well-known 1015 variation of this onion is 1-13 recognized by gourmet chefs and culinary experts from around the 1-14 world for its characteristic sweetness and its inherent properties 1-15 that inhibit tearing of the eyes; it has been carefully nurtured 1-16 and perfected over time and is renowned for its exceptional flavor 1-17 and well-documented nutritive qualities; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's reputation as a global leader 1-19 in the development of various varietals of vegetables is well 1-20 deserved, and the creation of the 1015 onion as the first sweet 1-21 onion in the world has contributed greatly to this proud legacy; 1-22 and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Texas sweet onion is as distinctive as the state 1-24 from which it originates and it will no doubt serve as a fitting 2-1 emblem for the bounties of nature with which our state is blessed; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-4 hereby designate the Texas sweet onion as the Official State 2-5 Vegetable of Texas and recognize the historic and cultural 2-6 significance of this native herb. BEGCAPTION 2-7 Committee substitute of HCR 148, designating the Texas Sweet Onion 2-8 as the Official State Vegetable of Texas. 2-9 ENDCAPTION