R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, February is National Grapefruit Month and the 1-2 members of this chamber are proud to pay tribute to this citrus 1-3 fruit and to the men and women of Texas who grow and harvest it; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is known throughout the world 1-6 for producing delicious grapefruits that are enjoyed by young and 1-7 old alike; in fact, the Texas Red Grapefruit is our state fruit, 1-8 and its status as a nutritious and delicious snack is second to 1-9 none among the citizens of Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, High in flavor and low in calories, grapefruit is an 1-11 excellent source of vitamin C and other essential nutrients; on the 1-12 breakfast table, in a lunch sack, or for an afternoon break, the 1-13 tangy-sweet, juicy goodness of grapefruit never fails to satisfy; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Texas Red Grapefruit is a vital part of the 1-16 economic success of the Rio Grande Valley, and the men and women 1-17 who contribute to the production of our state fruit are truly 1-18 worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby recognize February as National Grapefruit Month 1-21 and extend best wishes to the Lone Star State's grapefruit growers. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 207 was adopted by the House on February 16, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House