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Nick Lampson: “When Texans think of their home state, and frankly non-Texans do as well, a few key symbols come to mind. There is the…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2007
When Texans think of their home state, and frankly non-Texans do as well, a few key symbols come to mind. There is the instantly recognizable outline of Texas, along with the Lone Star, the Alamo, cowboy hats, barbecue, and so many other great traditions and institutions. Among them is the Texas state flower, the bluebonnet. The bright blue bloom of that flower throughout the roads and lands of southeast Texas is instantly recognizable. The reason why, of course, is that Lady Bird Johnson led the beautification movement to protect and grow our state flower, setting a fine example of state pride for all Texans. We Texans feel the loss of the former First Lady when we think of this symbol, but as future flowers bloom, so too will her memory live on for our great nation.
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Nick Lampson
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Honoring Lady Bird Johnson and discussing the significance of the Texas state flower during a speech.

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