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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Young County are gathering in |
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Austin on February 26, 2025, to celebrate Young County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the Cross Timbers and Prairies |
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ecological region of North Central Texas, Young County was created |
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by the Texas Legislature in 1856, five years after the United States |
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Army established Fort Belknap there; the county saw many conflicts |
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between Native Americans and Anglo settlers, and during the Civil |
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War, raids forced many settlers to abandon the area; in the 1870s, |
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the federal government redoubled its efforts to suppress Native |
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American tribes in the region, and by 1880, the population had risen |
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to more than 4,700 people; and |
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WHEREAS, In its early years, the county's economy was driven |
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by farming and ranching, with cotton, corn, and wheat being key |
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crops; the arrival of railroads eased immigration into the area and |
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connected it more directly with national markets, leading to a |
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population boom and a rise in new farms; while cotton remained |
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important to the region, the 1920s brought oil and gas exploration, |
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which became a significant part of life in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Young County is home to more than 18,000 |
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people, and its economy benefits from the manufacturing, retail, |
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and oil and gas industries, among others; notable communities |
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include the county seat of Graham as well as Newcastle and Olney; |
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residents and visitors enjoy recreational opportunities afforded |
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by Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman, and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn |
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to the region for activities such as boating, fishing, and hunting; |
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the county also hosts a number of annual events, among them the Food |
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Truck Championship of Texas and Crawfish and Cannons, and other |
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attractions include the grounds of Fort Belknap and the Graham |
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Drive-In Theatre, which is one of only a handful of outdoor movie |
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theaters still operating in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Young County take great pride in their |
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rich history as they work together to build an even brighter future, |
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and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique |
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contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Young County Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting |
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delegation. |