Bill Text: TX SR338 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 13, 2013, as West Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-04 - Reported enrolled [SR338 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR338-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
WHEREAS, On March 13, 2013, dignitaries and citizens from
the City of West are coming to Austin to celebrate West Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881 and
officially becoming West nine years later, this small but vibrant
community, which was named after farmer, postmaster, and
businessman Thomas West, retains many of the same charms that
drew people to the area more than 100 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Among those attracted to this rich farmland were
Czech immigrants who farmed the land, opened businesses, shared
their European culture, and planted roots that are now indelibly
woven into the identity of West; and
WHEREAS, The people of West embrace this heritage, making
it known and officially designated as the Czech Heritage Capital
of the State of Texas and informally calling it the "Czech Point
of Central Texas"; West is the place to be on Labor Day weekend
for the annual tradition of Westfest, a celebration of Old World
foods, music, arts and crafts, and many other activities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, West has become a premier
stop for travelers on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and
Austin, due to the bakeries that lure visitors with the promise
of kolaches, delicious Czech pastries filled with sweet and
savory ingredients; and
WHEREAS, Home to nearly 3,000 people, West is a small town
with a big can-do attitude; whether it's for the food, the
friendliness, or the largest spring-fed pool in the Lone Star
State, residents of West have much to make them proud; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize March 13, 2013, as West Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate