H.R. No. 621
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Buda are gathering in Austin on
March 22, 2023, to celebrate Buda Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1881 as a new depot on the
International-Great Northern Railroad, Buda was known as Du Pre
until the post office requested a name change seven years later; one
explanation for the unique moniker is that Buda comes from the
Spanish word viuda, or widow, in reference to the two widows who
cooked at the Carrington Hotel in the 1880s; and
WHEREAS, The town's early economy centered on supplies and
services for the nearby ranches and dairy farms, and local
businesses formed a chamber of commerce in 1928; Buda was
incorporated 20 years later, and it joined the Hays Consolidated
Independent School District in 1967; the population began to grow
in earnest in the 1980s, and today the city is home to more than
15,000 people; and
WHEREAS, Buda's natural beauty at the edge of the Texas Hill
Country and the community's preservation of natural spaces helped
the city earn recognition as the Outdoor Capital of Texas by the
Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Buda invites everyone to visit and "Breathe Easy" in
the natural beauty of Onion Creek and the city's pristine
parklands, to enjoy the quaint local shops in the historic Main
Street district, and to attend one of the numerous community
events, such as the Downtown Buda Farmers Market; residents and
visitors alike enjoy a number of annual holiday festivities, such
as the Red, White and Buda Independence Day Celebration, Boo-da
Halloween, Budafest, and the Buda Trail of Lights; other notable
attractions include the Buda Lions Country Fair and the Wiener Dog
Races held in April; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Buda are building on an impressive
tradition of achievement and public spirit, and they may indeed
take great pride in their contributions to the story of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 2023, as Buda Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 621 was adopted by the House on March
22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House