82R7283 JBA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 297
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 10, 2011, 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, 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 House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 10, 2011, as West Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin.