1-1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The State of Texas traditionally has recognized a 1-3 variety of official state symbols as tangible representations of 1-4 the proud spirit and heritage of our state; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The bluebonnet, the lightning whelk, and the 1-6 armadillo are examples of some natural specimens that serve to 1-7 symbolize the great diversity of the Texas landscape, while the 1-8 state dish, chili, fittingly represents another aspect of our 1-9 shared culture as Texans; and 1-10 WHEREAS, One of the state's most universally enjoyed natural 1-11 resources is the pecan; the nut of this majestic tree, which was 1-12 deservedly named the state tree of Texas in 1919, is a delicious 1-13 food product with considerable nutritional and health benefits; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Pecans contain protein, healthful oils, 1-15 carbohydrates, fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and 1-16 potassium, as well as Vitamins A, B, C, and E and other 1-17 antioxidants; scientific studies have also demonstrated that pecans 1-18 can lower cholesterol, significantly contributing to improved 1-19 cardiovascular health, while helping to reduce the risk of cancer; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, A significant boon to the Lone Star State's economy, 1-22 the pecan is grown commercially in more than 70 percent of the 1-23 state's counties, and Texas provides over a quarter of the nation's 1-24 pecan crop; and 1-25 WHEREAS, Nutritious and delicious, the pecan is an enduring 2-1 and beloved aspect of the Texas landscape, and it is indeed 2-2 appropriate that it be given special recognition at this time; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-5 hereby designate the pecan as the Official Health Nut of Texas. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 2 was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2001. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 2 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: _______________________________ Date _______________________________ Governor