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By: Anderson H.C.R. No. 79
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On February 28th, 2005, dignitaries and citizens
from the city of West, Texas are coming to the State Capitol in
Austin to share their Czech heritage, hospitality, and world-famous
kolaches; and
WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881 and
officially becoming West nine years later, this small but vibrant
community--named after Thomas West, a farmer, postmaster, and
businessman--retains many of the same charms which drew people to
the area more than 100 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Among those drawn to this rich farmland were
immigrants from Czechoslovakia, who came to the area, farmed the
land, opened businesses, shared their European culture, and planted
roots which are now indelibly woven into the identity of West; and
WHEREAS, The people of West embrace this heritage, making it
known and officially designated as the Czech Heritage Capital of
the State of Texas, and offering the yearly Labor Day weekend
tradition of Westfest, a celebration of Old World foods, music,
arts and crafts, and many other activities; and
WHEREAS, Among the many charms of West which make it a must
for countless travelers, perhaps the most favorite and famous of
these are the delicious fruit and meat kolaches, brought to the
State Capitol on this day by the Catholic Daughters in West; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby declare Monday, February 28th, 2005, as West Day at the
Capitol and express its deepest gratitude to the people of West, who
have come to the Capitol to share the things we all love most about
West--its rich history, its hospitality, and its food; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the city of West as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.