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. 1-29 * * * * *