Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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2	2	By: Sparks S.C.R. No. 46
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7	7	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
8	8	WHEREAS, The cattle industry has long been a cornerstone of
9	9	Texas' agricultural economy, contributing billions of dollars
10	10	annually, providing thousands of jobs, and sustaining the state's
11	11	vibrant ranching culture; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Steak products, particularly prime cuts like the
13	13	strip steak, stand as one of the most prominent foods associated
14	14	with Texas, a status that reflects the importance of beef
15	15	production to the state's history and development; and
16	16	WHEREAS, During the late 19th century, rapidly growing urban
17	17	centers in the northern and western United States significantly
18	18	increased the demand for beef, spurring the era of cattle drives;
19	19	Texas ranchers, seeking profitable markets, organized
20	20	long-distance drives to transport cattle to railheads and
21	21	facilitate the shipment of beef to meet the nation's needs; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Today, Texas is the leading producer of beef in the
23	23	United States with over 12.2 million head of cattle, more than
24	24	double the number in the second-ranking state; the beef industry is
25	25	vital to the state's economy, with cattle production accounting for
26	26	a significant portion of agricultural output and bringing in
27	27	millions of dollars in agricultural export revenue each year; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Texas is the birthplace of many iconic culinary
29	29	traditions, including those tied to cattle drives, chuck wagons,
30	30	and steak houses, all of which have cemented steak as an integral
31	31	part of the state's culture and cuisine; the food service industry
32	32	is the largest private employer in the state, providing over 1.46
33	33	million jobs, including many in steak houses and dining
34	34	establishments where high-quality beef remains a central part of
35	35	the menu; and
36	36	WHEREAS, The New York strip steak is named for New York City,
37	37	where it was popularized in local steak houses; however, many of the
38	38	strip steaks enjoyed by diners, both historically and in the
39	39	present day, came from cattle that were raised on the sprawling
40	40	ranches of Texas and should, therefore, be recognized as products
41	41	of the Lone Star State; and
42	42	WHEREAS, The renaming of the New York strip steak to the Texas
43	43	strip steak would be a fitting tribute to the legacy of Texas as the
44	44	nation's beef leader, and it would reflect the importance of steak
45	45	to the state's identity; now, therefore, be it
46	46	RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
47	47	hereby express support for renaming the New York strip steak as the
48	48	Texas strip steak; and, be it further
49	49	RESOLVED, That the Texas strip steak be recognized as a
50	50	symbol of Texas' enduring agricultural heritage, the state's
51	51	economic vitality, and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers,
52	52	and chefs who have shaped the state's iconic food culture; and, be
53	53	it further
54	54	RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature encourage all Texans,
55	55	restaurants, chefs, and food service establishments to adopt the
56	56	name Texas strip steak in honor of the state's beef industry and the
57	57	rich culinary history of steak in Texas; and, be it further
58	58	RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature recognize the central
59	59	role of the beef industry in driving economic growth, employment,
60	60	and cultural pride in Texas; and, be it further
61	61	RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature direct the Texas
62	62	Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part
63	63	of the state's ongoing efforts to support Texas beef and
64	64	agricultural products; and, be it further
65	65	RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
66	66	official copy of this resolution to the commissioner of the Texas
67	67	Department of Agriculture.