By Wise                                              H.C.R. No. 149

         Line and page numbers may not match official copy.

         Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E.

                             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     scientific community; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, One of Weslaco's most greatest contributions to the

 1-5     nation is the Official State Fruit, the Red Grapefruit, which was

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

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

 1-8     University Agricultural Research and Extension Center located

 1-9     within this city; and

1-10           WHEREAS, First discovered by 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, As nutritious as it is tasty, Texas Red Grapefruit

1-15     contains no fat or sodium, lowers high level of blood cholesterol,

1-16     boost iron absorption, is low in calories, and is rich in vitamin

1-17     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

1-21           WHEREAS, Weslaco's scientific community continues to enhance

1-22     the richness and flavor of the red grapefruit; now, therefore, be

 2-1     it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-3     hereby designate the city of Weslaco as the Red Grapefruit Capital

 2-4     of Texas.