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         By Wise, Thompson, Stiles, Hunter, Bailey            H.C.R. No. 149

         Substitute the following for H.C.R. No. 149:

         By Wise                                          C.S.H.C.R. No. 149

                             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, One of Weslaco's greatest contributions to the

 1-5     nation is the Official State Fruit of Texas, the Red Grapefruit,

 1-6     which was developed at Texas A&M University--Kingsville Citrus

 1-7     Center (formerly Texas A&I University Citrus Center) and Texas A&M

 1-8     University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, both located

 1-9     within this city; and

1-10           WHEREAS, First discovered by a Texas citrus grower in 1929,

1-11     this variety of grapefruit has been carefully nurtured and

1-12     perfected in Weslaco over time and is renowned for its sweetness

1-13     and rich, red interior; and

1-14           WHEREAS, A food that is as nutritious as it is tasty, the

1-15     Texas Red Grapefruit contains no fat or sodium, lowers blood

1-16     cholesterol levels, boosts iron absorption, and is both low in

1-17     calories and rich in Vitamin C; and

1-18           WHEREAS, This delicious fruit is a boon to the state economy,

1-19     generating more revenue than any other tree fruit produced within

1-20     our borders, and  as Weslaco's scientific community continues to

1-21     enhance the richness and flavor of the Red Grapefruit, this valued

1-22     agricultural commodity will undoubtedly make further contributions

1-23     to the Lone Star State's economy and culture; now, therefore, be it

1-24           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-1     hereby designate Weslaco as the Red Grapefruit Capital of Texas.

 2-2      BEGCAPTION 

 2-3     Designating Weslaco the Red Grapefruit Capital of Texas.

 2-4      ENDCAPTION