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                                                                  H.R. No. 1919



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Willacy County was formed in 1911 from Cameron and 
Hidalgo counties, though its history dates back to the days of the 
Coahuiltecan Indians; and
	WHEREAS, Since the early 1930s, farming has dominated the 
economy, which relies on the successful harvest of such crops as 
oranges and Bermuda onions; oranges were brought to the area by a 
ranchman named Cantú around 1886 from Montemorelos, Mexico, and 
Bermuda onions were brought to the area by Milt White in 1912; the 
crop became a major agricultural product of the area and was 
celebrated at an annual onion festival that bore the slogan "The 
Breath of a Nation"; and
	WHEREAS, In 1940, the abundance of crops gave rise to a 
migrant farm labor camp near Raymondville, and seasonal farm work 
became an important occupation for the humble families in the 
district and in nearby communities; and
	WHEREAS, Today the major towns of Willacy County include 
Lyford, Raymondville, Sebastian, San Perlita, and Port Mansfield; 
and
	WHEREAS, Willacy County is home to many dedicated elected 
officials, public employees, and community leaders, who over the 
years have carried out their public service with distinction that 
is too seldom acknowledged; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the elected officials, public employees, 
community leaders, and citizens of Willacy County for their many 
outstanding contributions to Texas and the United States of 
America.

                                                                         Escobar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1919 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House