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89(R) HCR 165 - Introduced version - Bill Text
89R33457 CJM-D
By: Hunter
H.C.R. No. 165
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Fulton has long been recognized for its thriving
oyster industry, which has provided a range of benefits to the town
and to the wider Gulf Coast region; and
WHEREAS, The waters surrounding Fulton provide ideal
conditions for oyster growth, supporting a robust oyster farming
and harvesting community that contributes to the local economy and
the culinary heritage of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, To pay tribute to the important role that oysters
play in the area, the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department has hosted
the Fulton Oysterfest each year since 1979; the event draws
thousands of visitors with a variety of attractions, including
food, live music, and carnival rides and games; the festival raises
funds for local services while also enhancing the town's reputation
as a premier seafood destination; and
WHEREAS, Businesses and residents in Fulton have
demonstrated an outstanding commitment to practicing sustainable
aquaculture and to promoting and preserving oyster reefs; these
efforts have positioned the town as a leader in coastal stewardship
and oyster farming innovation; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Fulton take great pride in their
town's association with oysters, and this sought-after delicacy has
played a significant role in the community's economic, cultural,
and environmental vitality; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Fulton as the official Oyster 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 the date this resolution is
finally passed by the legislature.