HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the city of Weslaco has been

 1-2     justly renowned for its friendly people, thriving economy, and

 1-3     acclaimed scientific community; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Nestled in the heart of one of the nation's great

 1-5     citrus-producing regions, Weslaco is also home to the Texas A&M

 1-6     University--Kingsville Citrus Center (formerly Texas A&I University

 1-7     Citrus Center) and Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and

 1-8     Extension Center, where the Official State Fruit of Texas, the Red

 1-9     Grapefruit, was nurtured and perfected; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges are a

1-11     boon to the state economy, generating more revenue than any other

1-12     tree fruit produced within our borders; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Nutritious as well as tasty, citrus fruits contain

1-14     no fat or sodium, boost iron absorption, and are low in calories

1-15     and rich in Vitamin C; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Weslaco's scientific community continues to enhance

1-17     the richness and flavor of these valued agricultural commodities,

1-18     and citrus fruits will undoubtedly make further contributions to

1-19     the Lone Star State's economy and culture; now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-21     hereby designate the City of Weslaco as the Citrus Capital of

1-22     Texas.

                                   Wise                             Thompson

                                   Stiles                             Hunter

                                   Bailey                            Averitt

                                   Berlanga                           Bonnen

                                   Burnam                             Chavez

                                   Christian                           Clark

                                   Cook                               Counts

                                   Cuellar                             Davis

                                   Delisi                             Driver

                                   Dunnam                             Dutton

                                   Eiland                           Giddings

                                   Hawley                          Hernandez

                                   Hirschi                             Hodge

                                   Holzheauser                        Howard

                                   Isett

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 149 was adopted by the House on

         April 14, 1997, by a non-record vote.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 149 was adopted by the Senate on

         May 26, 1997, by a viva-voce vote.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Secretary of the Senate

         APPROVED:  _____________________

                            Date

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                          Governor