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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Olney are coming together on May |
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2, 2009, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of |
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this unique Texas community; and |
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WHEREAS, The area was first settled in 1879 and 1880 by |
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cattlemen Boone McCarty, L. Pankonon, and the Neely brothers, who |
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used the site for their annual roundups; a store was established in |
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1889 and a school in 1891; and |
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WHEREAS, Olney was incorporated in 1909 with the arrival of |
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the Wichita Falls and Southern Railway; the town was moved a mile |
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north to get closer to the line, and in 1910, service began with the |
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Gulf, Texas and Western railroad; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1923, oil was discovered in the area, and Olney |
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became a lively boomtown; today, it continues to be a center for |
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petroleum production and for agribusiness, and it is also home to |
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Air Tractor, a leading manufacturer of agricultural aircraft; and |
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WHEREAS, Proud of its record number of Eagle Scouts at one |
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time, Olney has also been voted a Blue Ribbon City; in addition, it |
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is the host of the One Arm Dove Hunt, a unique annual event for |
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individuals who have lost the use of an arm or hand, and that also |
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features pool and golf tournaments and skeet shoots; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their colorful history as they work to |
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build a bright future, the citizens of Olney may take great pride in |
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the contribution their community has made to the heritage of the |
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Lone Star State; 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 the centennial of the incorporation |
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of Olney and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for an |
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enjoyable and meaningful anniversary event. |
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Hardcastle |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1215 was adopted by the House on April |
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16, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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