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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the representatives of the City of West who have come to |
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Austin to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol on March 2, |
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2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881 and |
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officially becoming West nine years later, this small but vibrant |
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community, which was named after farmer, postmaster, and |
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businessman Thomas West, retains many of the same charms that |
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drew people to the area more than 100 years ago; and |
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WHEREAS, Czech immigrants were among those attracted to |
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this fertile area, where they established farms, opened |
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businesses, and maintained the culture and heritage that are now |
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an intrinsic part of the identity of West; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of West embrace this heritage, making |
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it known and officially designated as the Czech Heritage Capital |
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of the State of Texas and informally calling it the "Czech Point |
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of Central Texas"; West is the place to be on Labor Day weekend |
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for the annual tradition of Westfest, a festival with many |
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activities celebrating Old World foods, music, and arts and |
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crafts; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to nearly 3,000 people, West is a small town |
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with a big reputation for food, friendliness, and festivities, |
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and its residents can take pride in the city's many contributions |
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to the heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 2, 2011, as West Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of West as a memento of this special day. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |