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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Terrell County are gathering in Austin |
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to celebrate Terrell County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in southwestern Texas near Big Bend, Terrell |
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County was established in 1905 and encompasses 2,357 square miles |
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of rocky terrain that is bounded on the south by the Rio Grande and |
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on the northeast by the Pecos River; this picturesque region sits on |
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the Stockton Plateau, and the landscape features gently rolling |
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plains and mountainous regions with dramatic canyons and valleys; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, After the Brown-Bassett gas field was discovered in |
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1957, oil and gas exploration in the region quickly gained |
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prominence; today, the petroleum industry continues to play a vital |
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role in the county's economy, as do tourism, hunting leases, and |
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ranching; most of the area's agricultural revenue comes from sheep |
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and goats, which are valued for wool and mohair; beef and pecans are |
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also important local products; and |
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WHEREAS, Terrell County attracts hikers, river runners, and |
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hunters with its scenic views and varied wildlife; the county seat |
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of Sanderson, known as the "Cactus Capital of Texas," celebrates |
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the region's unique plant life at the annual Prickly Pear Pachanga, |
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and other attractions include the Terrell County Memorial Museum, |
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which showcases range, railroad, and community memorabilia; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Terrell County may 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 to honor them and their unique |
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region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Terrell County Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes |
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for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |