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      H.C.R. No. 135       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Situated in Lubbock County on the High Plains of   Texas, the city of Slaton boasts a proud history of community   engagement and cultural celebration dating back to its founding,   and in recent years, that tradition has been reflected in the city's   popular Banana Pudding Festival; and          WHEREAS, The Slaton Bakery, an iconic West Texas business   that has been in operation for more than 100 years, originated the   idea for the Banana Pudding Festival; the get-together was first   staged in 2023, and it has quickly become a signature event for the   city; each year, the bakery oversees the festival with the support   of various local organizations and businesses, including the Slaton   Chamber of Commerce, the Slaton Lions Club, the Slaton Harvey   House, and many more; and          WHEREAS, Held on Labor Day weekend, the Banana Pudding   Festival brings together residents and visitors alike to celebrate   this classic Southern treat; attendees have the opportunity to   sample a variety of pudding recipes while also enjoying live   entertainment, arts and crafts, and the warm, neighborly atmosphere   that is a hallmark of the city; and          WHEREAS, The success of the Banana Pudding Festival has   helped elevate Slaton's reputation as a cultural hub and a   destination for dessert lovers, and the gathering draws enthusiasts   from across Texas and beyond; and          WHEREAS, The Banana Pudding Festival serves as a cheerful   salute to Slaton's deep culinary roots, its thriving community   spirit, and the longstanding legacy of the Slaton Bakery, and it is   fitting that this beloved event be appropriately recognized; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Slaton as the official Banana Pudding 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.     Tepper       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was adopted by the House on May   19, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 109, Nays 17, 3 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was adopted by the Senate on May   25, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 29, Nays 2.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor