By: Guillen H.C.R. No. 83
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Floresville is situated 30 miles southeast of San
  Antonio on land that was once occupied by Spanish settlers, who
  established missions and ranches along the San Antonio River and
  created supply routes leading to the Gulf Coast; formerly known as
  Lodi, it was founded in 1867 and named after Don Francisco Flores de
  Abrego, an immigrant from the Canary Islands who operated a ranch
  outside of the town during the 18th century; in 1873, voters
  approved the decision to make Floresville the Wilson County seat,
  and it was incorporated in 1890; and
         WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the
  city enjoyed a period of rapid growth with the arrival of the San
  Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway and the success of the local cotton
  and livestock industries; around 1915, peanuts emerged as a cash
  crop in the region, leading residents to dub Floresville the
  "Peanut Capital of Texas"; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Floresville serves as a market center for
  peanut and grain farmers and cattle ranchers; with a population of
  around 7,500 people, it provides residents with a more relaxed,
  small-town lifestyle, while still being within commuting distance
  of San Antonio; since 1938, the city has hosted the annual Peanut
  Festival, which attracts more than 10,000 attendees and features
  parades, pageants, and myriad other activities; and
         WHEREAS, Floresville is home to hardworking and enterprising
  citizens who are committed to building an even brighter future for
  their community, and it is indeed fitting that their history and
  achievements be recognized; now, therefore, be it;
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate Floresville as the official Peanut Capital of
  Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
  391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
  until the 10th anniversary of its designation.