1-1     By:  Wise, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Lucio)           H.C.R. No. 149

 1-2           (In the Senate - Received from the House April 15, 1997;

 1-3     April 16, 1997, read first time and referred to Committee on

 1-4     Administration; May 15, 1997, reported favorably by the following

 1-5     vote:  Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 15, 1997, sent to printer.)

 1-6                         HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-7           WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the city of Weslaco has been

 1-8     justly renowned for its friendly people, thriving economy, and

 1-9     acclaimed scientific community; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Nestled in the heart of one of the nation's great

1-11     citrus-producing regions, Weslaco is also home to the Texas A&M

1-12     University--Kingsville Citrus Center (formerly Texas A&I University

1-13     Citrus Center) and Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and

1-14     Extension Center, where the Official State Fruit of Texas, the Red

1-15     Grapefruit, was nurtured and perfected; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges are a

1-17     boon to the state economy, generating more revenue than any other

1-18     tree fruit produced within our borders; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Nutritious as well as tasty, citrus fruits contain

1-20     no fat or sodium, boost iron absorption, and are low in calories

1-21     and rich in Vitamin C; and

1-22           WHEREAS, Weslaco's scientific community continues to enhance

1-23     the richness and flavor of these valued agricultural commodities,

1-24     and citrus fruits will undoubtedly make further contributions to

1-25     the Lone Star State's economy and culture; now, therefore, be it

1-26           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-27     hereby designate the City of Weslaco as the Citrus Capital of

1-28     Texas.

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