H.R. No. 1450

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, On April 11, 2007, dignitaries and citizens from the city of West 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 that drew people to the area more than 100 years ago; and

WHEREAS, Many of 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 that 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 that make it a must for countless travelers are its delicious fruit and meat kolaches, which have been brought to the State Capitol on this day by the Catholic Daughters in West; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 11, 2007, as West Day at the State 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.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1450 was adopted by the House on April 11, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House