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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Dimmit County are visiting |
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Austin on February 12, 2019, 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 of |
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the framers of the Goliad Declaration of Independence; established |
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in 1858, it was formally organized in 1880 with Carrizo Springs as |
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its county seat; the town flourished, and by 1890, the county was |
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home to nearly 100 farms and ranches, averaging over 4,000 acres in |
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size; and |
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WHEREAS, In the first decades of the 20th century, the use of |
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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 the |
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county one of the most prolific vegetable-growing areas in the |
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country, and it gained recognition as part of the Texas Winter |
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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, but |
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vegetable farming rebounded following World War II; later, ranching |
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regained dominance in the economy, and oil and gas production |
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became increasingly important; the area continues to be known for |
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its abundance of mineral resources, and investment in the Eagle |
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Ford Shale has brought rapid development and a rush of newcomers; |
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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 brighter |
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future, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored for their |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Dimmit County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in |
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Austin. |