SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the representatives of the City of West who have come to
Austin to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol on March 2,
2011; 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, Czech immigrants were among those attracted to
this fertile area, where they established farms, opened
businesses, and maintained the culture and heritage that are now
an intrinsic part of 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 festival with many
activities celebrating Old World foods, music, and arts and
crafts; and
WHEREAS, Home to nearly 3,000 people, West is a small town
with a big reputation for food, friendliness, and festivities,
and its residents can take pride in the city's many contributions
to the heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize March 2, 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;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of West as a memento of this special day.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate