By: Smith (Senate Sponsor - Ellis) H.C.R. No. 36
(In the Senate - Received from the House April 11, 2013;
April 18, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 6, 2013, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 6, 2013, sent to printer.)
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The art of making pies from scratch is a beloved
tradition that has stood the test of time for generations of
families in Texas and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Historians believe that pie originated with the
ancient Greeks, who developed the first pastry shell; later, the
Romans published the world's first pie recipe, which included
rye-crusted goat cheese and honey, though fillings also included
savory ingredients like meat and seafood; the English brought
mincemeat pies with them as they crossed the ocean to America and
the colonists continued the tradition, using dried fruit, cinnamon,
and nutmeg to season the filling; and
WHEREAS, In Texas, bakers often incorporate local produce
into their pies, from peaches grown in Central Texas to sweet
potatoes grown in the northeastern part of our state; the pecan, the
fruit of the state tree, continues to be one of the most well-known
native ingredients; and
WHEREAS, For generations, families have come together to
create and enjoy the fruits of their labor--an exceptionally
American dish, with a special place in our shared culture; by taking
the time to bake pies from scratch, older and younger Texans bridge
the years between them to create new memories and culinary delights
in kitchens across the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate February 16 as Texas Homemade Pie Day; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, the designation remains in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date the resolution is passed.