HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, On September 27, 1997, the citizens of Hearne and

 1-2     Robertson County will celebrate the "Crossroads" Sunflower

 1-3     Festival, and the members of this chamber are proud to recognize

 1-4     this noteworthy event; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Hearne, the "Crossroads of Texas," has long been

 1-6     known for its proliferation of sunflowers, and these magnificent

 1-7     plants have become a vital part of the community's landscape; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The ecological diversity of this region, which also

 1-9     produces cotton, alfalfa, and corn, is well-known throughout Texas,

1-10     and in addition to providing beauty, the sunflower produces edible

1-11     seeds and low-fat oil; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Sunflowers thrive in the sandy soil and mild climate

1-13     of Robertson County, creating an eye-catching spectacle for

1-14     residents and visitors alike; the brilliant orange disks, with

1-15     their bright yellow rays, sway atop the plants' towering stalks,

1-16     rustling in Indian Summer's warm breezes; and

1-17           WHEREAS, This glorious display of color mirrors the positive

1-18     attitude of the citizens of Hearne, and their embracing this

1-19     distinctive flower further emphasizes its importance and relevance

1-20     within this fine community; now, therefore, be it

1-21           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-22     hereby declare Hearne the Sunflower Capital of Texas and commend

1-23     the organizers of the "Crossroads" Sunflower Festival for their

1-24     concerted efforts to promote the festival and encourage the

 2-1     planting of sunflowers; and, be it further

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

 2-3     prepared for the organizers of the festival as an expression of

 2-4     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                     Staples

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 256 was adopted by the House on May

         16, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 256 was adopted by the Senate on

         May 26, 1997, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

         APPROVED:  _____________________

                            Date

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                          Governor