TITLE: Recognizing February 10, 2011, as West Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 10, 2011, as West Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the representatives of the City of West who have come to Austin to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol on February 10, 2011; and WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881 and officially becoming West nine years later, this small but vibrant community, which was named after farmer, postmaster, and businessman Thomas West, retains many of the same charms that drew people to the area more than 100 years ago; and WHEREAS, Czech immigrants were among those attracted to this fertile area, where they established farms, opened businesses, and maintained the culture and heritage that are now an intrinsic part of the identity of West; and WHEREAS, The people of West embrace this heritage, making it known and officially designated as the Czech Heritage Capital of the State of Texas and informally calling it the "Czech Point of Central Texas"; West is the place to be on Labor Day weekend for the annual tradition of Westfest, a festival with many activities celebrating Old World foods, music, and arts and crafts; and WHEREAS, Home to nearly 3,000 people, West is a small town with a big reputation for food, friendliness, and festivities, and its residents can take pride in the city's many contributions to the heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize February 10, 2011, as West Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the citizens of West as a memento of this special day. Birdwell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2011.