By Swinford H.R. No. 605 76R11101 BE-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride 1-2 in recognizing April 8, 1999, as "GO TEXAN" Day at the Capitol, in 1-3 honor of the significant role Texas agriculture has played in the 1-4 history and the economy of our state and the unveiling of the "GO 1-5 TEXAN" Program established by the Texas Department of Agriculture 1-6 to promote Texas agricultural products; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Agriculture is the state's second largest industry, 1-8 and Texas is the second leading state in the nation in agricultural 1-9 cash receipts, earning nearly $15 billion a year, and the industry 1-10 employs one in five working Texans; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The "GO TEXAN" Program will enhance the marketing of 1-12 Texas agricultural products through a partnership between the Texas 1-13 Department of Agriculture and producers, commodity organizations, 1-14 cooperatives, and other organizations and small businesses to 1-15 increase consumer awareness and expand markets for Texas 1-16 agricultural products; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby honor all Texans associated with Texas 1-19 agriculture and the "GO TEXAN" Program and recognize April 8, 1999, 1-20 as "GO TEXAN" Day at the Capitol; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared in honor of the Texas agricultural industry and the "GO 1-23 TEXAN" Program as an expression of appreciation by the Texas House 1-24 of Representatives.