By Dunnam                                             H.C.R. No. 40
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Many proud residents of the city of West will be in
 1-2     Austin on January 26, 1999, to celebrate West Day at the Capitol;
 1-3     and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Named for Thomas M. West, the city was established
 1-5     at its present site in 1881; a fire department, bank, cotton mill,
 1-6     and several churches were soon built, and the community has
 1-7     continued to prosper through the years, while retaining its
 1-8     small-town charm; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, West is home to a vibrant Czech community, a fact
1-10     that is highlighted each year during Westfest, the city's Labor Day
1-11     weekend celebration of its Czech heritage; residents recently
1-12     enjoyed the successful production of the 23rd Annual Westfest and
1-13     are already making preparations for the last Westfest of this
1-14     century; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A haven for lovers of delicious Czech foods, West
1-16     offers a range of Old World staples, including sausage, homemade
1-17     dumplings, apple strudel, and, of course, sumptuous fruit and meat
1-18     kolaches, which are available in myriad varieties; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Residents of West are justifiably proud of their
1-20     unique Texas city, and the members of these chambers take great
1-21     pleasure in welcoming the citizens of West to Austin and in
1-22     saluting this fine Texas community; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-24     hereby declare January 26, 1999, West Day at the Capitol and extend
 2-1     warmest best wishes to all those who have traveled to Austin to
 2-2     celebrate this special event.