By: Guillen H.C.R. No. 83
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Floresville is situated 30 miles southeast of San
Antonio on land that was once occupied by Spanish settlers, who
established missions and ranches along the San Antonio River and
created supply routes leading to the Gulf Coast; formerly known as
Lodi, it was founded in 1867 and named after Don Francisco Flores de
Abrego, an immigrant from the Canary Islands who operated a ranch
outside of the town during the 18th century; in 1873, voters
approved the decision to make Floresville the Wilson County seat,
and it was incorporated in 1890; and
WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the
city enjoyed a period of rapid growth with the arrival of the San
Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway and the success of the local cotton
and livestock industries; around 1915, peanuts emerged as a cash
crop in the region, leading residents to dub Floresville the
"Peanut Capital of Texas"; and
WHEREAS, Today, Floresville serves as a market center for
peanut and grain farmers and cattle ranchers; with a population of
around 7,500 people, it provides residents with a more relaxed,
small-town lifestyle, while still being within commuting distance
of San Antonio; since 1938, the city has hosted the annual Peanut
Festival, which attracts more than 10,000 attendees and features
parades, pageants, and myriad other activities; and
WHEREAS, Floresville is home to hardworking and enterprising
citizens who are committed to building an even brighter future for
their community, and it is indeed fitting that their history and
achievements be recognized; now, therefore, be it;
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Floresville as the official Peanut Capital of
Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of its designation.