H.R. No. 556
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of the city of West are coming to Austin on
March 15, 2023, to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881, the town
was later named West in honor of farmer, postmaster, and
businessman Thomas West; among those attracted to this vibrant
community were Czech immigrants who farmed the land, opened
businesses, shared their European culture, and planted roots that
are now indelibly woven into the identity of the city; and
WHEREAS, The people of West embrace their history, and the
city is widely known and officially designated as the Czech
Heritage Capital of the State of Texas, and it is informally called
the "Czech Point of Central Texas"; additionally, it is a popular
destination on Labor Day weekend for the annual tradition of
Westfest, a celebration of Old World foods, music, arts and crafts,
and numerous other activities; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, West has become a premier stop for
travelers on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin due to the
bakeries that attract visitors with the promise of kolaches and
klobasniky, delicious Czech pastries filled with sweet and savory
ingredients; and
WHEREAS, West is a small town with a big can-do attitude, and
its citizens may take great pride in their rich heritage as they
look forward to the opportunities of the future; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2023, as West Day at the
State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 556 was adopted by the House on March
15, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House