SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  welcome the representatives of the City of West who have come to
  Austin to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol on February 10,
  2011; and
         WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881 and
  officially becoming West nine years later, this small but vibrant
  community, which was named after farmer, postmaster, and
  businessman Thomas West, retains many of the same charms that
  drew people to the area more than 100 years ago; and
         WHEREAS, Czech immigrants were among those attracted to
  this fertile area, where they established farms, opened
  businesses, and maintained the culture and heritage that are now
  an intrinsic part of 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 informally calling it the "Czech Point
  of Central Texas"; West is the place to be on Labor Day weekend
  for the annual tradition of Westfest, a festival with many
  activities celebrating Old World foods, music, and arts and
  crafts; and
         WHEREAS, Home to nearly 3,000 people, West is a small town
  with a big reputation for food, friendliness, and festivities,
  and its residents can take pride in the city's many contributions
  to the heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 10, 2011, as West Day at
  the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
  best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the citizens of West as a memento of this special day.
 
  Birdwell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 8, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate