Recognizing February 4, 2027, as West Day at the State Capitol.

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By: Curry
H.R. No. 28

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Residents of the city of West are coming to Austin on

February 4, 2027, to celebrate West Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Established at its present site in 1881, the town

was later named West in honor of farmer, postmaster, and

businessman Thomas West; among those attracted to this vibrant

community were Czech immigrants who farmed the land, opened

businesses, shared their European culture, and planted roots that

are now indelibly woven into the identity of the city; and

WHEREAS, The people of West embrace their history; informally

called the "Czech Point of Central Texas," the city is widely known

and officially designated as the Czech Heritage Capital of the

State of Texas; additionally, it is a popular destination on Labor

Day weekend for the annual tradition of Westfest, a celebration of

Old World foods, music, arts and crafts, and numerous other

activities; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, West has become a premier stop for

travelers on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin due to the

bakeries that attract visitors with the promise of kolaches and

klobasniky, delicious Czech pastries filled with sweet and savory

ingredients; and

WHEREAS, West is a small town with a big can-do attitude, and

its citizens may take great pride in their rich heritage as they

look forward to the opportunities of the future; now, therefore, be

it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 90th Texas

Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2027, as West Day at the

State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.