H.R. No. 374
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature designated
February 16 as Texas Homemade Pie Day, celebrating the tradition,
beloved by generations of families across our state, of making pies
from scratch; 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, Families have long 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 House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Texas Homemade Pie Day on February
16, 2017, and urge Texans to celebrate this sweet occasion by baking
a pie and sharing it with their friends and loved ones.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 374 was adopted by the House on
February 16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House