79R10455 JTR-D

By:  Dunnam                                                     H.C.R. No. 128



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Texas is known throughout the world for the 
excellence of its agricultural bounty, and among the state's most 
appreciated offerings to the world of fine cuisine is the delicious 
fare known as the mushroom; and
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's great geographical diversity 
has made it home to thousands of species of mushrooms, and varieties 
found as far afield as Malaysia, Europe, and South America thrive 
side-by-side within the borders of our state; and
	WHEREAS, Madisonville has long been recognized as essential 
to the state's mushroom trade, as this friendly town is home to a 
farm operated by Monterey Mushrooms, the nation's largest grower, 
shipper, and marketer of mushrooms; and
	WHEREAS, The community's identity as a center for mushroom 
production is further underscored by the annual Texas Mushroom 
Festival, which attracts visitors from near and far to sample 
mushroom-based dishes prepared by celebrity chefs and enjoy such 
unique events as mushroom-growing demonstrations; and
	WHEREAS, The justifiable civic pride taken in this popular 
local product is eloquent testimony to the mutually beneficial 
relationship enjoyed between Madisonville and mushrooms, and this 
long and positive association is indeed worthy of official 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby designate Madisonville the Mushroom Capital of Texas.