H.R. No. 374
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature designated
  February 16 as Texas Homemade Pie Day, celebrating the tradition,
  beloved by generations of families across our state, of making pies
  from scratch; and
         WHEREAS, Historians believe that pie originated with the
  ancient Greeks, who developed the first pastry shell; later, the
  Romans published the world's first pie recipe, which included
  rye-crusted goat cheese and honey, though fillings also included
  savory ingredients like meat and seafood; the English brought
  mincemeat pies with them as they crossed the ocean to America and
  the colonists continued the tradition, using dried fruit, cinnamon,
  and nutmeg to season the filling; and
         WHEREAS, In Texas, bakers often incorporate local produce
  into their pies, from peaches grown in Central Texas to sweet
  potatoes grown in the northeastern part of our state; the pecan, the
  fruit of the state tree, continues to be one of the most well-known
  native ingredients; and
         WHEREAS, Families have long come together to create and enjoy
  the fruits of their labor--an exceptionally American dish, with a
  special place in our shared culture; by taking the time to bake pies
  from scratch, older and younger Texans bridge the years between
  them to create new memories and culinary delights in kitchens
  across the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate Texas Homemade Pie Day on February
  16, 2017, and urge Texans to celebrate this sweet occasion by baking
  a pie and sharing it with their friends and loved ones.
 
  Cain
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 374 was adopted by the House on
  February 16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House