HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The city of West Tawakoni in Hunt County is a
 1-2     vibrant community that is renowned as a center for tourism for its
 1-3     proximity to Lake Tawakoni, which is home to some of the state's
 1-4     best fishing; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Located approximately 50 miles east of Dallas, Lake
 1-6     Tawakoni is one of the largest bodies of water found entirely
 1-7     within the Lone Star State's borders, with its 200-mile-long
 1-8     shoreline spread across portions of three counties; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Many enormous catfish, some weighing in excess of
1-10     100 pounds, have been reeled in at Lake Tawakoni, making it a prime
1-11     destination for fishermen, and the lake's unspoiled beauty, immense
1-12     size, and innate charm draw numerous other water and outdoor
1-13     enthusiasts; and
1-14           WHEREAS, With a population of approximately 930 people, the
1-15     city of West Tawakoni is preparing to hold an inaugural catfish
1-16     festival in April 2001, and organizers of the event are planning to
1-17     turn the festival into an annual tradition; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Catfish fishing has become synonymous with a trip to
1-19     West Tawakoni, and it is fitting that this community be formally
1-20     recognized for its most precious natural resource at this time;
1-21     now, therefore, be it   RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the
1-22     State of Texas hereby declare West Tawakoni the Official Catfish
1-23     Capital of Texas and encourage all Texans to discover this charming
1-24     community.
                                                            Brown of Kaufman
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on
         April 20, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 74 was adopted by the Senate on May
         15, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                              Date
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                            Governor