House Concurrent Resolution No. 55 recognizes Poteet, Texas, as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas, celebrating the community's long-standing association with strawberry cultivation and its annual strawberry festival. The resolution highlights the town's history, beginning in 1911 when founders Henry and Ida Mumme started growing strawberries, leading to the first Poteet Strawberry Festival in 1948. This festival has since evolved into a major spring event, attracting around 100,000 visitors and generating significant economic impact, while also supporting local students through scholarships.

The resolution emphasizes the cultural and economic importance of strawberries to Poteet, noting the festival's role in promoting local agriculture and community spirit. It also outlines that this designation will remain in effect until the tenth anniversary of the resolution's passage, ensuring that Poteet's legacy as the Strawberry Capital of Texas is officially recognized and celebrated for years to come.