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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, From El Paso to Texarkana, from Texline to |
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Brownsville, from the Rio Grande to the Red River, Texans consume a |
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lot of tacos, and most of the other foods Texans enjoy, including |
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brisket, sausage, eggs, chorizo, beans, and seafood, are that much |
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better when served in the warm embrace of a tortilla; and |
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WHEREAS, While the exact origins of the taco are uncertain, |
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this staple of Mexican cuisine is thought to have been around at |
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least as long as the Lone Star State, and it has been wholeheartedly |
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adopted as a mainstay of Texas dining; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans have strong opinions about whether flour or |
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corn tortillas reign supreme, and as far as fillings go, we delight |
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in such traditional choices as pork al pastor, beef barbacoa, and |
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chicken fajita, and we also appreciate the more exotic ingredients |
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that have been pressed into service, including everything from |
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octopus to elk to kimchi fried rice; our state is believed to be the |
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birthplace of the breakfast taco, and although Texans have yet to |
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arrive at a consensus regarding which region deserves recognition |
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for the best breakfast tacos, we are happy to indulge in the |
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spirited debate and taste testing related to this serious issue; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, One thing Texans can agree on is that, despite the |
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availability of tacos in the other 49 states, the tastiest tacos can |
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be found in the great State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature has recognized a variety of |
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state symbols as tangible representations of the proud character |
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and colorful heritage of the Lone Star State; while tortilla chips |
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and salsa make for a satisfying state snack and chili is worthy of |
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its selection as the official state dish, the taco, which needs no |
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dish and can be hearty enough to serve as a meal all by itself, is |
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indeed deserving of a place at the table; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate tacos as the official state food of Texas. |