Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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1	1		89R17543 TBO-F
2	2		By: King H.C.R. No. 101
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5	7		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
6	8		WHEREAS, The cattle industry has long been a cornerstone of
7	9		Texas' agricultural economy, contributing billions of dollars
8	10		annually, providing thousands of jobs, and sustaining the state's
9	11		vibrant ranching culture; and
10	12		WHEREAS, Steak products, particularly prime cuts like the
11	13		tomahawk rib-eye steak, stand as one of the most prominent foods
12	14		associated with Texas, a status that reflects the importance of
13	15		beef production to the state's history and development; and
14	16		WHEREAS, During the late 19th century, rapidly growing urban
15	17		centers in the northern and western United States significantly
16	18		increased the demand for beef, spurring the era of cattle drives;
17	19		Texas ranchers, seeking profitable markets, organized
18	20		long-distance drives to transport cattle to railheads and
19	21		facilitate the shipment of beef to meet the nation's needs; and
20	22		WHEREAS, Today, Texas is the leading producer of beef in the
21	23		United States with over 12.2 million head of cattle, more than
22	24		double the number in the second-ranking state; the beef industry is
23	25		vital to the state's economy, with cattle production accounting for
24	26		a significant portion of agricultural output and bringing in
25	27		millions of dollars in agricultural export revenue each year; and
26	28		WHEREAS, Texas is the birthplace of many iconic culinary
27	29		traditions, including those tied to cattle drives, chuck wagons,
28	30		and steak houses, all of which have cemented steak as an integral
29	31		part of the state's culture and cuisine; the food service industry
30	32		is the largest private employer in the state, providing over 1.46
31	33		million jobs, including many in steak houses and dining
32	34		establishments where high-quality beef remains a central part of
33	35		the menu; and
34	36		WHEREAS, The tomahawk rib-eye steak is a cut of rib-eye steak
35	37		that has an unusually long rib bone attached and is thought to
36	38		resemble a tomahawk in shape; and
37	39		WHEREAS, Many of the tomahawk rib-eye steaks enjoyed by
38	40		diners, both historically and in the present day, came from cattle
39	41		that were raised on the sprawling ranches of Texas and should,
40	42		therefore, be recognized as products of the Lone Star State; and
41	43		WHEREAS, Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the
42	44		official State Steak of Texas would be a fitting tribute to the
43	45		legacy of Texas as the nation's beef leader, and it would reflect
44	46		the importance of steak to the state's identity; now, therefore, be
45	47		it
46	48		RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
47	49		hereby designate the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State
48	50		Steak of Texas; and, be it further
49	51		RESOLVED, That the tomahawk rib-eye steak be recognized as a
50	52		symbol of Texas' enduring agricultural heritage, the state's
51	53		economic vitality, and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers,
52	54		and chefs who have shaped the state's iconic food culture; and, be
53	55		it further
54	56		RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature recognize the central
55	57		role of the beef industry in driving economic growth, employment,
56	58		and cultural pride in Texas; and, be it further
57	59		RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature direct the Texas
58	60		Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as
59	61		part of the state's ongoing efforts to support Texas beef and
60	62		agricultural products; and, be it further
61	63		RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
62	64		official copy of this resolution to the commissioner of the Texas
63	65		Department of Agriculture.