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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470
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WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Dimmit County are visiting |
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Austin on March 21, 2017, to celebrate Dimmit County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Dimmit County was named after Philip Dimmitt, one |
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of the framers of the Goliad Declaration of Independence; |
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established in 1858, it was formally organized in 1880 with |
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Carrizo Springs as its county seat; the town flourished, and |
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cattle ranchers established themselves in the county; by 1890, it |
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was home to nearly 100 farms and ranches, averaging over 4,000 |
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acres in size; and |
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WHEREAS, In the first decades of the 20th century, the use |
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of underground water facilitated the introduction of commercial |
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agriculture, bringing new settlers and soaring land values; the |
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long growing season and new irrigation methods combined to make |
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the county one of the most prolific vegetable-growing areas in |
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the country, and it gained recognition as part of the Texas |
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Winter Garden Region; and |
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WHEREAS, Drought and the Great Depression took a toll on |
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agriculture in the county in the first half of the 20th century, |
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but vegetable farming rebounded following World War II; later, |
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water supply problems again hampered farming, ranching regained |
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dominance in the economy, and oil and gas production became |
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increasingly important; the area continues to be known for its |
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abundance of mineral resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Dimmit County has a population estimated |
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at approximately 11,000, and in recent years, oil and gas company |
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investment in the Eagle Ford Shale has brought rapid development |
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and a rush of newcomers; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Dimmit County take great pride in |
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their rich history as they work together to build an even |
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brighter future, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored |
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for their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2017, as Dimmit County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere |
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best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 21, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |