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Published 11:09 am, Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The cannon, like this one being fired at a Memorial Day service, would become the official state gun under a resolution filed Wednesday by state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.
From hats to pies, keep going for a look at the rest of Texas official state symbols.
The cannon, like this one being fired at a Memorial Day service, would become the official state gun under a resolution filed Wednesday by state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.
From hats
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
Cowboy Hat: House Concurrent Resolution No. 78, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Cowboy Hat: House Concurrent Resolution No. 78, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle
Western Honeybee: House Concurrent Resolution No. 65, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Western Honeybee: House Concurrent Resolution No. 65, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Frank Greenaway, Getty Images
“Lone Star State:” House Concurrent Resolution No. 78, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
“Lone Star State:” House Concurrent Resolution No. 78, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Kathryn8, Getty Images
Dripping Springs: House Concurrent Resolution No. 43, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Dripping Springs: House Concurrent Resolution No. 43, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Jasper: House Concurrent Resolution No. 69, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Jasper: House Concurrent Resolution No. 69, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Pat Sullivan, STF
Jim Hogg County: House Concurrent Resolution No.77 , 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Jim Hogg County: House Concurrent Resolution No.77 , 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Google Maps
Abilene: House Concurrent Resolution No. 93, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Abilene: House Concurrent Resolution No. 93, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle
Hashtag of Texas Tourism
Hashtag of the Legislature
#Texas: House Concurrent Resolution No. 105, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
#TexasToDo: House Concurrent Resolution No. 106, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
#txlege: House Concurrent Resolution No. 104, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Hashtag of Texas Tourism
Hashtag of the Legislature
#Texas: House Concurrent Resolution No. 105, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
#TexasToDo: House Concurrent Resolution No. 106, 84th
Photo: Azri Suratmin, Getty Images
Texas Gulf Shrimp: House Concurrent Resolution No. 122, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Texas Gulf Shrimp: House Concurrent Resolution No. 122, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Dave Rossman, Freelance
Terry County: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 41, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Terry County: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 41, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015).
Photo: Michael Miller, Freelancer
Pecan, Tree: Chapter 97 (Senate Bill No. 317), 36th Legislature, Regular Session (1919); Health nut: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2, 77th Legislature, Regular Session (2001); Pie: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
Pecan, Tree: Chapter 97 (Senate Bill No. 317), 36th Legislature, Regular Session (1919); Health nut: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2, 77th Legislature, Regular Session (2001); Pie:
Photo: BOB OWEN, File Photo
Cowboy Boots,
House Concurrent Resolution No. 151, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
Cowboy Boots, House Concurrent Resolution No. 151, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
Photo: Photo By Michael Quintanilla
Nymphaea Texas Dawn, House Concurrent Resolution No. 24, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
Nymphaea Texas Dawn, House Concurrent Resolution No. 24, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
Photo: James Young, Getty Images
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, House Concurrent Resolution No. 31, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, House Concurrent Resolution No. 31, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
State Music
Western Swing, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
State Music
Western Swing, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
Photo: COURTESY PHOTO
State Native Shrub
Texas Purple Sage, House Concurrent Resolution No. 71, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
State Native Shrub
Texas Purple Sage, House Concurrent Resolution No. 71, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: Texas SuperStar
Lightning Whelk, House Concurrent Resolution No. 75, 70th Legislature, Regular Session (1987)
Lightning Whelk, House Concurrent Resolution No. 75, 70th Legislature, Regular Session (1987)
Photo: De Agostini Picture Library, Getty Images
State Squash
Pumpkin, House Concurrent Resolution No. 87, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
State Squash
Pumpkin, House Concurrent Resolution No. 87, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
State Motto
“Friendship,” House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session (1930)
State Motto
“Friendship,” House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session (1930)
Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News
State Cobbler
Peach Cobbler, House Concurrent Resolution No. 102, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
State Cobbler
Peach Cobbler, House Concurrent Resolution No. 102, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session (2013)
Photo: Helen L. Montoya, San Antonio Express-News
Texas Blue Topaz, House Concurrent Resolution No. 12, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
Texas Blue Topaz, House Concurrent Resolution No. 12, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
Photo: File Photo
State Air Force
Commemorative Air Force,
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 114, 71st Legislature, Regular Session (1989)
State Air Force
Commemorative Air Force, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 114, 71st Legislature, Regular Session (1989)
Photo: Anthony Plascencia, File Photo
Texas Toad,
House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, 81st Legislature, Regular Session (2009)
Texas Toad, House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, 81st Legislature, Regular Session (2009)
Photo: File Photo
Monarch Butterfly, House Concurrent Resolution No. 94, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Monarch Butterfly, House Concurrent Resolution No. 94, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: Bob Owen, File Photo
Texas State Aquarium, House Concurrent Resolution No. 40, 69th Legislature, Regular Session (1985)
Texas State Aquarium, House Concurrent Resolution No. 40, 69th Legislature, Regular Session (1985)
Photo: HELEN KIEST, File Photo
State Bird
Mockingbird, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, 40th Legislature, Regular Session (1927)
State Bird
Mockingbird, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, 40th Legislature, Regular Session (1927)
Photo: Robert McLeroy, File Photo
State Bison Herd
Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park, House Concurrent Resolution No. 86, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
State Bison Herd
Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park, House Concurrent Resolution No. 86, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
Photo: BETSY BLANEY, File Photo
State Bluebonnet Trail
Ennis Bluebonnet Trail, House Concurrent Resolution No. 116, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
State Bluebonnet Trail
Ennis Bluebonnet Trail, House Concurrent Resolution No. 116, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: Tracy Hobson Lehmann, File Photo
The Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival, House Concurrent Resolution No. 116, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
The Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival, House Concurrent Resolution No. 116, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: File Photo
State Bread
Pan De Campo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 98, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
State Bread
Pan De Campo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 98, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: DELCIA LOPEZ, File Photos
State Cooking Implement
Dutch Oven, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
State Cooking Implement
Dutch Oven, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: DELCIA LOPEZ, File Photo
Blue Lacy,
House Concurrent Resolution No. 108, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Blue Lacy, House Concurrent Resolution No. 108, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: File Photo
State Vehicle
Chuck Wagon, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
State Vehicle
Chuck Wagon, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: TOM REEL, File Photo
Armadillo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 178, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Armadillo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 178, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: RON HENRY STRAIT, File Photo
State Domino Game
42, House Concurrent Resolution No. 84, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
State Domino Game
42, House Concurrent Resolution No. 84, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session (2011)
Photo: TOM REEL, File Photos
Texas Maritime Museum,
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 57, 70th Legislature, Regular Session (1987)
Texas Maritime Museum, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 57, 70th Legislature, Regular Session (1987)
Photo: PAULA HUNT, File Photo
State Pastries
Sopaipillas and strudel, House Concurrent Resolution No. 92, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003) [Designated until January 31, 2005]
State Pastries
Sopaipillas and strudel, House Concurrent Resolution No. 92, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003) [Designated until January 31, 2005]
Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, File Photo
State Saltwater Fish
Red Drum, House Concurrent Resolution No. 133, 82ndLegislature, Regular Session (2011)
State Saltwater Fish
Red Drum, House Concurrent Resolution No. 133, 82ndLegislature, Regular Session (2011)
Photo: J. MICHAEL SHORT, File Photo
Cotton,
House Concurrent Resolution No. 228, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Cotton, House Concurrent Resolution No. 228, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: Jim Watkins, File Photo
State Vegetable
Sweet onion, House Concurrent Resolution No. 148, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
State Vegetable
Sweet onion, House Concurrent Resolution No. 148, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: File Photo
State Shrub
Crape Myrtle, House Concurrent Resolution No.14, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
State Shrub
Crape Myrtle, House Concurrent Resolution No.14, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: TRACY HOBSON LEHMANN, File Photo
State Railroad
Texas State Railroad, House Concurrent Resolution No. 34, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003)
State Railroad
Texas State Railroad, House Concurrent Resolution No. 34, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003)
Photo: MATT NAGER, File Photo
State Native Pepper
Chiltepin, House Concurrent Resolution No. 82, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
State Native Pepper
Chiltepin, House Concurrent Resolution No. 82, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: File Photo
State Fish
Guadalupe bass, House Concurrent Resolution No. 61, 71st Legislature, Regular Session (1989)
State Fish
Guadalupe bass, House Concurrent Resolution No. 61, 71st Legislature, Regular Session (1989)
Photo: RON HENRY STRAIT, File Photo
State Musical Instrument
Guitar, House Concurrent Resolution No. 23, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
State Musical Instrument
Guitar, House Concurrent Resolution No. 23, 75th Legislature, Regular Session (1997)
Photo: JOHN GOODSPEED, File Photo
State Reptile
Texas Horned Lizard, House Concurrent Resolution No. 141, 73rd Legislature, Regular Session (1993)
State Reptile
Texas Horned Lizard, House Concurrent Resolution No. 141, 73rd Legislature, Regular Session (1993)
Photo: BILLY CALZADA, File Photos
State Stone
Petrified Palmwood, House Concurrent Resolution No. 12, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
State Stone
Petrified Palmwood, House Concurrent Resolution No. 12, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
Photo: TODD YATES, File Photo
State Horse
American Quarter Horse, House Concurrent Resolution No. 53, 81st Legislature, Regular Session (2009)
State Horse
American Quarter Horse, House Concurrent Resolution No. 53, 81st Legislature, Regular Session (2009)
Photo: Billy Calzada, File Photo
State Folk Dance
Square Dance, House Concurrent Resolution No. 153, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session (1991)
State Folk Dance
Square Dance, House Concurrent Resolution No. 153, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session (1991)
Photo: Lisa Krantz, File Photo
State Mammal (large)
Longhorn, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 79, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
State Mammal (large)
Longhorn, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 79, 61st Legislature, Regular Session (1969)
Photo: Kin Man Hui, File Photo
State Sport
Rodeo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 136, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
State Sport
Rodeo, House Concurrent Resolution No. 136, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
Photo: TOM REEL, File Photo
State Ship
U.S.S. Battleship Texas, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 101, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
State Ship
U.S.S. Battleship Texas, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 101, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: Pat Sullivan, File Photo
State Plant
Prickly Pear Cactus, House Concurrent Resolution No. 44, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
State Plant
Prickly Pear Cactus, House Concurrent Resolution No. 44, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: COURTESY PHOTO, File Photo
State Nickname
The Lone Star State, House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session (1930)
State Nickname
The Lone Star State, House Concurrent Resolution No. 22, 41st Legislature, 4th Called Session (1930)
Photo: File Photo
State Flying Mammal
Mexican free-tailed bats,
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 95, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
State Flying Mammal
Mexican free-tailed bats, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 95, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: BILLY CALZADA, File Photo
State Snack
Tortilla chips and salsa, House Concurrent Resolution No. 16, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003)
State Snack
Tortilla chips and salsa, House Concurrent Resolution No. 16, 78th Legislature, Regular Session (2003)
Photo: KIN MAN HUI, File Photo
State Dish
Chili, House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, 65th Legislature, Regular Session (1977)
State Dish
Chili, House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, 65th Legislature, Regular Session (1977)
Photo: TOM REEL, File Photo
State Fruit
Texas Red Grapefruit, House Concurrent Resolution No. 75, 73rd Legislature, Regular Session (1993)
State Fruit
Texas Red Grapefruit, House Concurrent Resolution No. 75, 73rd Legislature, Regular Session (1993)
Photo: Gabe Hernandez, File Photo
State Pepper
Jalapeño peppers, House Concurrent Resolution No. 105, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
State Pepper
Jalapeño peppers, House Concurrent Resolution No. 105, 74th Legislature, Regular Session (1995)
Photo: JERRY LARA, File Photo
State Precious Metal
Silver, House Concurrent Resolution No. 102, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
State Precious Metal
Silver, House Concurrent Resolution No. 102, 80th Legislature, Regular Session (2007)
Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, File Photo
State Tall Ship
Elissa, House Concurrent Resolution No. 117, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
State Tall Ship
Elissa, House Concurrent Resolution No. 117, 79th Legislature, Regular Session (2005)
Photo: File Photo
Texas has adopted a lot of crazy things as official state symbols over the years. Scroll through the gallery to see what lawmakers have deemed symbols of the Lone Star State.
Texas has adopted a lot of crazy things as official state symbols over the years. Scroll through the gallery to see what lawmakers have deemed symbols of the Lone Star State.
Chron readers suggest state firearms for Texas to make the official state gun.
Chron readers suggest state firearms for Texas to make the official state gun.
Photo: AddKim Brent
The handgun has been the sidearm of choice of the US Armed Forces for 75 years. The Republic Forge, a Texas-based gun manufacturer, produces specialty versions of the M1911.
The handgun has been the sidearm of choice of the US Armed Forces for 75 years. The Republic Forge, a Texas-based gun manufacturer, produces specialty versions of the M1911.
Photo: Praiyachat, Wikimedia Commons
Glock
The Austrian handgun is in use by scores of law enforcement agencies in the U.S, including Texas.
Glock
The Austrian handgun is in use by scores of law enforcement agencies in the U.S, including Texas.
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin, Wikimedia Commons
The 1800s-era revolver has Texas origins. The handgun was a collaboration between Texas Rangers Captain Samuel Walker and American gunsmith Samuel Colt. It was considered one of the most powerful handguns of its time.
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The 1800s-era revolver has Texas origins. The handgun was a collaboration between Texas Rangers Captain Samuel Walker and American gunsmith Samuel Colt. It was considered one of the most powerful … more
Photo: Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images
Considered to be one of, if not the, best lever-action firearms of all time, the Winchester Model 1894 was an incredibly popular hunting rifle in the U.S. The Texas Rangers made use of the weapons and there are some Rangers-themed Winchesters out there.
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Considered to be one of, if not the, best lever-action firearms of all time, the Winchester Model 1894 was an incredibly popular hunting rifle in the U.S. The Texas Rangers made use of the … more
Photo: Duane Howell, Getty Images, The Denver Post
The popular pump-action shotgun was developed in the early 1950s and continues to be among the most popular shotguns ever made. It has found multiple homes, including those of skeet shooters, hunters and law enforcement officials.
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The popular pump-action shotgun was developed in the early 1950s and continues to be among the most popular shotguns ever made. It has found multiple homes, including those of skeet shooters, … more
Photo: Joshua Lott, Getty Images
The Sturm, Ruger & Co. handgun is Connecticut in origin, but it does have an interesting marker in Texas history. In 2010, then Texas Governor Rick Perry shot and killed a coyote with a Ruger LCP. The company released a “Coyote Special” edition of their pistol to commemorate the event.
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The Sturm, Ruger & Co. handgun is Connecticut in origin, but it does have an interesting marker in Texas history. In 2010, then Texas Governor Rick Perry shot and killed a coyote with a Ruger LCP. … more
Photo: Cyberstarboy, Wikimedia Commons
The actual make of the pistol is not explicitly stated, but I’ll go on a hunch and say it resembles a U.S. Model 1805. Regardless, then Tennessee Rep. Sam Houston accepted a duel from a besmirched military veteran in 1826 and used this pistol to win the day. Houston went on to become the seventh governor of Tennessee and later on, the 3rd president of the Republic of Texas.
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The actual make of the pistol is not explicitly stated, but I’ll go on a hunch and say it resembles a U.S. Model 1805. Regardless, then Tennessee Rep. Sam Houston accepted a duel … more
Photo: Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Our readers really like big guns, even if they have little to do with Texas. The S&W Model 500 was developed in 2002, a much newer weapon than others in this collection. The company calls it the “most powerful production revolver in the world today.”
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Our readers really like big guns, even if they have little to do with Texas. The S&W Model 500 was developed in 2002, a much newer weapon than others in this collection. The … more
Photo: Ethan Miller, Getty Images
This single-action revolver saw action in several wars and is widely known as “The Gun That Won the West.” The Houston Colt .45s baseball team, now known as the Houston Astros, took their name from this iconic weapon.
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This single-action revolver saw action in several wars and is widely known as “The Gun That Won the West.” The Houston Colt .45s baseball team, now known as the Houston Astros, took their … more
Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle
One of our readers suggested “The Judge,” which I assume must mean the Brazilian five-shot revolver. The weapon got that name after Taurus VP Bob Morrison learned judges in Miami, Fla. were carrying the handgun for self-defense.
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One of our readers suggested “The Judge,” which I assume must mean the Brazilian five-shot revolver. The weapon got that name after Taurus VP Bob Morrison learned judges in Miami, Fla. were carrying … more
Photo: Harvey Henkelmann, Wikimedia Commons
Desert Eagle
It’s likely some of our readers chose the IMI Desert Eagle because of its pop culture value. The handgun was designed and developed in the U.S., but is primarily manufactured in Israel.
Desert Eagle
It’s likely some of our readers chose the IMI Desert Eagle because of its pop culture value. The handgun was designed and developed in the U.S., but is primarily manufactured in Israel.
Photo: Bobbfwed, Wikimedia Commons
From bluebonnets to longhorns, Texas isn’t shy about boasting their iconic state symbols. Now a new symbol may be coming.
Don Huffines, R-Dallas, wants to designate the cannon as the official state gun. The proposal will be passed through a senate committee hearing on Thursday, which is the first step toward the plan becoming law.
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“From the ‘Come and Take It’ cannon in Gonzales to Smokey the Cannon of the University of Texas at Austin, our state’s unique identity and spirit has long been inspired by many famous cannons,” Huffines told Chron.com in January. “Cannons serve as powerful reminders of Texans’ epic struggle for freedom — both historic and ongoing — and they highlight the unique heritage shared by the millions who proudly call Texas home.”
While a cannon isn’t the first choice of many Texans when it comes to firearms, the potential future state gun will live up to the Lone Star State’s reputation of “everything is bigger in Texas,” which is – fun fact – the official state motto. Click through the gallery above to see other official state symbols and sayings.
Other proposals in the current legislative session call for other weapons to be named the official state handgun and knife.
The 1847 Colt Walker pistol is proposed to be the official handgun of Texas. The Colt Walker’s history in the Mexican-American War as “the most powerful black powder pistol in existence” is partially the reason for it becoming the official handgun. The Bowie knife, named after Jim Bowie, who died in the battle of the Alamo, will be voted on to become the official state knife.
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