By Dunnam                                            H.C.R. No. 185

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The city of West is internationally known for its

 1-2     positive portrayal of Czech heritage, known worldwide as WestFest;

 1-3     and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The city of West through its annual WestFest

 1-5     celebration has touched the lives of, and educated millions of,

 1-6     individuals about the Czech heritage and culture with its

 1-7     residents' sincere hospitality; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The city of West has the finest in Czech foods and

 1-9     is especially known for its delicious kolaches and old world

1-10     sausage, polka music, and Czech dancers; and

1-11           WHEREAS, The city of West deserves recognition for all its

1-12     citizens' efforts in maintaining not only the heritage of their

1-13     forefathers, but also the honor and values that are necessary for

1-14     the preservation of our country; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Zivot ve Westu je pozehanim od Boha, which

1-16     translates as "to live in West is to be blessed by God"; now,

1-17     therefore, be it

1-18           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-19     hereby commend the city of West for its outstanding commitment to

1-20     the cause of promoting cultural unity and extend sincere best

1-21     wishes for continued success in the years to come; and, be it

1-22     further

1-23           RESOLVED, That the city of West is the Czech heritage capital

1-24     of the State of Texas and home of the official kolache of the Texas

 2-1     Legislature; and, be it further

 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-3     prepared for the city of West as an expression of high regard by

 2-4     the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.