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  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.