R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Texas is recognized throughout the world for its

 1-2     abundant variety of flora, and of the state's indigenous plants,

 1-3     one of the most distinctive is the pecan tree; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Proclaimed the state tree in 1919, the pecan has

 1-5     been a Texas native since prehistoric times, and although

 1-6     widespread commercial production has only been pursued since the

 1-7     turn of the century, pecans now represent a significant component

 1-8     of the Texas economy and are the state's only commercially grown

 1-9     nut; and

1-10           WHEREAS, The city of Seguin has long been known as a pecan

1-11     producer and is located at the geographical center of the

1-12     pecan-growing area that extends through the United States and

1-13     Mexico; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Seguin is also the home of The Pecan Museum, Inc., a

1-15     not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and

1-16     dissemination of pecan history, information, and lore; and

1-17           WHEREAS, This worthy organization has undertaken the

1-18     ambitious project of creating an International Pecan Museum in

1-19     Seguin, which would showcase the many facets of this great

1-20     agricultural asset through historical displays and presentations;

1-21     and

1-22           WHEREAS, Such a museum would be a fitting tribute to the

1-23     importance of the pecan to Texan commerce, culture, and history,

1-24     and its founders should be encouraged in their efforts; now,

 2-1     therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby recognize all those associated with The Pecan

 2-4     Museum, Inc., for their many contributions to the community and

 2-5     commend their efforts to create an International Pecan Museum.

                                                                     Kuempel

                                             _______________________________

                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1129 was adopted by the House on May

         28, 1997, by a non-record vote.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Chief Clerk of the House