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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Situated in Lubbock County on the High Plains of |
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Texas, the city of Slaton boasts a proud history of community |
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engagement and cultural celebration dating back to its founding, |
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and in recent years, that tradition has been reflected in the city's |
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popular Banana Pudding Festival; and |
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WHEREAS, The Slaton Bakery, an iconic West Texas business |
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that has been in operation for more than 100 years, originated the |
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idea for the Banana Pudding Festival; the get-together was first |
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staged in 2023, and it has quickly become a signature event for the |
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city; each year, the bakery oversees the festival with the support |
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of various local organizations and businesses, including the Slaton |
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Chamber of Commerce, the Slaton Lions Club, the Slaton Harvey |
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House, and many more; and |
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WHEREAS, Held on Labor Day weekend, the Banana Pudding |
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Festival brings together residents and visitors alike to celebrate |
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this classic Southern treat; attendees have the opportunity to |
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sample a variety of pudding recipes while also enjoying live |
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entertainment, arts and crafts, and the warm, neighborly atmosphere |
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that is a hallmark of the city; and |
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WHEREAS, The success of the Banana Pudding Festival has |
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helped elevate Slaton's reputation as a cultural hub and a |
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destination for dessert lovers, and the gathering draws enthusiasts |
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from across Texas and beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, The Banana Pudding Festival serves as a cheerful |
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salute to Slaton's deep culinary roots, its thriving community |
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spirit, and the longstanding legacy of the Slaton Bakery, and it is |
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fitting that this beloved event be appropriately recognized; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of |
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Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |