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
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                                                   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.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House