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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Punkin Center Gin in Lamesa celebrated its 100th |
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anniversary in 2024, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity |
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to recognize the history and accomplishments of this venerable |
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local enterprise; and |
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WHEREAS, Established on June 11, 1924, Punkin Center Gin is |
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considered to be the oldest gin in West Texas and the second oldest |
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in the state that is still in operation; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1999, Punkin Center Gin was purchased by Al |
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Crisp, who has an extensive background as a cotton ginner; it is a |
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family-owned and operated business, with the office and financial |
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records being managed by his wife, Kasha; in recent years, the gin |
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has been updated with numerous automations to become more |
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efficient, playing a role in the company's success; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, Punkin Center Gin has |
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contributed to the economic prosperity of Dawson County, and it is |
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fitting that the anniversary of its founding be recognized; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Punkin Center Gin and |
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extend to Al and Kasha Crisp and their employees sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Punkin Center Gin as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Legislature. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 152 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 152 was adopted by the Senate on May |
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26, 2025, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |