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 _______________________________ _______________________________ 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 _____________________ Governor