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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Gregg County are celebrating the |
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rich history of their community with Dalton Days and the Mowdown |
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Showdown on April 11, 2009, in Longview; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the city's Cultural Activities |
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Advisory Commission with proceeds benefiting the Gregg County |
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Historical Museum, Dalton Days is inspired by the famous bank |
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robbery in Longview in May 1894; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by Bill Dalton, the last active member of the |
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famous Dalton Gang, a group of outlaws held up the First National |
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Bank; two townspeople and a gang member were killed, and Dalton |
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himself was shot by lawmen in Oklahoma a few weeks later; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dalton Days event features three reenactments of |
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the shootout throughout the day at the Longview Fairgrounds and |
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Rodeo Arena; visitors will also enjoy the Mowdown Showdown, a |
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series of lawn mower races sponsored by the Lone Star Mower Racing |
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Association; live music, vendors, a quick-draw competition, and |
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pony rides will also add to the high spirits of the event; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Gregg County may take great pride in |
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their colorful history, and informative and entertaining |
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historical festivals like Dalton Days help to bring the past alive |
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for young and old alike; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Dalton Days and the Mowdown Showdown |
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in Longview and extend to the festival's sponsors, organizers, and |
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participants sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable |
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event. |