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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 January 28, 2025, 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; founded in |
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1858, the county's first permanent community was established seven |
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years later when a group of 15 families, led by Levi English, |
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settled at Carrizo Springs, which became the county seat in 1880; |
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the area flourished, and by 1890, the county was home to nearly 100 |
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farms and ranches, averaging over 4,000 acres in 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 subsequent years, but vegetable |
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farming rebounded following World War II; later, 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 investment in the Eagle Ford |
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Shale has brought rapid development and a rush of newcomers; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Dimmit County is home to nearly 9,000 people; |
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residents and visitors alike enjoy outdoor activities such as |
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hunting at the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area and fishing at |
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local lakes, and the county boasts many historic landmarks, |
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including the El Camino Real highway and the original First Baptist |
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Church of Carrizo Springs; 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 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 28, 2025, as Dimmit County Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting |
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delegation. |