78R19273 KMP-D

By:  Hopson                                                       H.R. No. 1760



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Since the 1930s the citizens of Cherokee County, 
once known as the "Tomato Capital of the World," have gathered 
together each year to host the Jacksonville Tomato Festival; and
	WHEREAS, The event features live entertainment and games and 
sports competitions, including volleyball tournaments, fishing 
contests, and tomato shoots; it has a program of tomato tales, a 
tomato history display, and the Couch Tomato "No Sweat" Olympics; 
and
	WHEREAS, The annual Jacksonville Tomato Festival provides a 
time for Texans to set aside the cares of daily life and enjoy the 
bounty of a successful harvest season; a tribute to the 
agricultural heritage of Cherokee County, this wonderful event is 
truly deserving of special praise and support; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the Jacksonville Tomato Festival, to 
be held this year on June 14, 2003, and commend all those associated 
with this notable event for their hard work in ensuring its 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Jacksonville Tomato Festival as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.