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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Frio County are gathering in |
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Austin on March 5, 2025, in celebration of Frio County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated along the Frio River, the county is defined |
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by its rolling plains, diverse vegetation, and rich soil that has |
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supported agriculture for generations; originally home to the |
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Payaya and Pachal Indians, the region saw limited settlement until |
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after the Civil War due to conflicts with the Comanche; and |
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WHEREAS, Frio County was officially established by the Texas |
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Legislature on February 1, 1858, from portions of Atascosa, Bexar, |
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and Uvalde Counties; formal organization occurred in 1871, and |
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12 years later, Pearsall was chosen as the county seat; and |
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WHEREAS, In the late 19th century, the introduction of barbed |
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wire fencing and irrigation greatly improved agricultural |
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prospects, and the expansion of railroads opened new markets; |
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cotton was the dominant crop until the Great Depression; |
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subsequently, peanut farming emerged as a key industry, aided by |
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such innovations as the peanut combine, which was developed by a |
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Frio County farmer; and |
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WHEREAS, Due to its location in the Eagle Ford Shale region, |
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the county has experienced significant economic development over |
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the years; oil and gas production has fueled commercial growth, job |
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creation, and an influx of new residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Frio County is renowned for its thriving wildlife |
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and premier hunting grounds, which span approximately 675,000 |
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acres; in addition, visitors are drawn to such cultural landmarks |
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as the Old Frio County Jail Museum in Pearsall and the iconic giant |
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watermelon statue in Dilley, a town long recognized for its |
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abundant watermelon cultivation; and |
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WHEREAS, Building on their heritage, the industrious |
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residents of Frio County are preserving the best of the past while |
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working toward an even brighter future; 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 March 5, 2025, as Frio County Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable stay in Austin. |