| 1 | 1 | | 86R10056 KSM-D |
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| 2 | 2 | | By: Hinojosa H.C.R. No. 57 |
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| 5 | 5 | | CONCURRENT RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, From El Paso to Texarkana, from Texline to |
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| 7 | 7 | | Brownsville, from the Rio Grande to the Red River, Texans consume a |
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| 8 | 8 | | lot of tacos, and most of the other foods Texans enjoy, including |
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| 9 | 9 | | brisket, sausage, eggs, chorizo, beans, and seafood, are that much |
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| 10 | 10 | | better when served in the warm embrace of a tortilla; and |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, While the exact origins of the taco are uncertain, |
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| 12 | 12 | | this staple of Mexican cuisine is thought to have been around at |
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| 13 | 13 | | least as long as the Lone Star State, and it has been wholeheartedly |
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| 14 | 14 | | adopted as a mainstay of Texas dining; and |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Texans have strong opinions about whether flour or |
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| 16 | 16 | | corn tortillas reign supreme, and as far as fillings go, we delight |
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| 17 | 17 | | in such traditional choices as pork al pastor, beef barbacoa, and |
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| 18 | 18 | | chicken fajita, and we also appreciate the more exotic ingredients |
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| 19 | 19 | | that have been pressed into service, including everything from |
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| 20 | 20 | | octopus to elk to kimchi fried rice; our state is believed to be the |
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| 21 | 21 | | birthplace of the breakfast taco, and although Texans have yet to |
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| 22 | 22 | | arrive at a consensus regarding which region deserves recognition |
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| 23 | 23 | | for the best breakfast tacos, we are happy to indulge in the |
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| 24 | 24 | | spirited debate and taste testing related to this serious issue; |
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| 25 | 25 | | and |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, One thing Texans can agree on is that, despite the |
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| 27 | 27 | | availability of tacos in the other 49 states, the tastiest tacos can |
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| 28 | 28 | | be found in the great State of Texas; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature has recognized a variety of |
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| 30 | 30 | | state symbols as tangible representations of the proud character |
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| 31 | 31 | | and colorful heritage of the Lone Star State; while tortilla chips |
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| 32 | 32 | | and salsa make for a satisfying state snack and chili is worthy of |
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| 33 | 33 | | its selection as the official state dish, the taco, which needs no |
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| 34 | 34 | | dish and can be hearty enough to serve as a meal all by itself, is |
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| 35 | 35 | | indeed deserving of a place at the table; now, therefore, be it |
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| 36 | 36 | | RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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| 37 | 37 | | hereby designate tacos as the official state food of Texas. |
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