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H.C.R. No. 98
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The colorful history of the Lone Star State is
inextricably associated with the romance of cowboy culture, and
among the many legacies of this proud heritage is the delicious flat
bread known as pan de campo, or cowboy bread; and
WHEREAS, Relied on by early settlers and vaqueros to sustain
themselves as they rode the range, pan de campo has transcended its
humble origins to take a place of honor at such events as the Pan de
Campo celebration that is sponsored annually by the San Diego
Chamber of Commerce in Duval County; and
WHEREAS, With thousands of participants and spectators, the
celebration includes such events as softball and volleyball
tournaments, a parade and live Tejano music, and the pan de campo
cook-off; and
WHEREAS, The chefs who make contemporary variations on pan de
campo recognize that cowboy bread's appeal lies not only in its
elegant simplicity but also in its role as a redolent reminder of
the state's storied past and the vaqueros of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, Because the cowboys who introduced pan de campo to
Texas had no access to conventional kitchens, the bread was
prepared in small portable ovens, and it was this distinctive
cooking method that gave pan de campo its characteristic texture
and flavor; and
WHEREAS, Pan de campo enjoys a singular stature in Texas
history and culture that is rivaled only by its undeniable appeal as
a versatile and satisfying food, and it is only right and proper
that this essential element of the state's greatness receive
official recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate pan de campo the Official State Bread of Texas.
Guillen
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on May
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the Senate on May
25, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor