1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 940 1-2 WHEREAS, The State of Texas traditionally has recognized a 1-3 variety of official state symbols as tangible representations of 1-4 the proud spirit and heritage of our state; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The mockingbird, the bluebonnet, and the pecan tree 1-6 are examples of some natural specimens that serve to symbolize the 1-7 great diversity of the Texas landscape, while the state dish, chili, 1-8 fittingly represents another aspect of our shared culture as Texans; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, In keeping with this custom, the honoring of 1-11 picante sauce as a True Texas Original and the recognition of Texas 1-12 as the Birthplace of Picante Sauce would provide suitable recognition 1-13 for this outstanding condiment, which is helping to change the eating 1-14 habits of countless Americans; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Fifty years ago in San Antonio, David Pace developed 1-16 the first commercial picante sauce and spawned an industry that has 1-17 since grown to include more than 300 varieties of picante and other 1-18 Mexican-style salsas; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The popularity of picante sauce, salsa, and Tex-Mex 1-20 cuisine has risen dramatically in recent years, and Americans now 1-21 consume more picante sauce and salsa than ketchup; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Texas is the nation's top producer of picante sauce, 1-23 and the many manufacturers who purchase Texas agricultural products 2-1 and employ Texans to make and export this unique product contribute 2-2 millions of dollars to the state's economy; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Picante sauce is as distinctive as the proud state 2-4 from which it originates, and it would undoubtedly serve as a fitting 2-5 symbol of the industrious and innovative spirit with which Texans 2-6 are justly identified; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby honor picante sauce as a True Texas 2-9 Original and recognize Texas as the Birthplace of Picante Sauce. 2-10 Madla 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 31, 1997. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate