SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The physical landscape of Terrell County has long
 1-2     been associated with an abundant and unique member of our state's
 1-3     natural flora, the cactus; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, More than 100 species of cacti are found in the Lone
 1-5     Star State, the largest number of any state in the United States,
 1-6     and in all of its forms, the cactus is renowned for its remarkable
 1-7     ability to thrive in conditions that include periodic drought,
 1-8     dust, extreme heat, and flooding; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A vast array of diverse cacti can be found in
1-10     Terrell County, including those from the genera Echinocereus,
1-11     Echinocactus, Mammillaria, and Opuntia, and the county's remarkable
1-12     collection and variety has earned the area widespread acclaim among
1-13     cactus aficionados and experts from throughout the nation; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Each year, the community of Sanderson, as the county
1-15     seat of Terrell County, is home to the Prickly Pear Pachanga, a
1-16     celebration that entertains and informs visitors with cactus-themed
1-17     food, folklore, costumes, and arts and crafts; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The citizens of Sanderson and Terrell County take
1-19     significant pride in the myriad cacti that populate their region,
1-20     and it is most fitting that their community be formally recognized
1-21     for the sturdy, resilient plant that has become representative of
1-22     their city and county; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-24     hereby declare Sanderson in Terrell County as the Cactus Capital of
 2-1     Texas; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for prominent display in the City of Sanderson.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 1 was adopted by the Senate
         on March 2, 1999.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 1 was adopted by the House
         on April 27, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
         Approved:
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                     Date
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                   Governor