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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Esteemed residents of Pleasanton are gathering at |
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the State Capitol on March 4, 2025, to celebrate the city's rich |
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heritage and promising future; and |
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WHEREAS, Nestled in Atascosa County along the Atascosa River |
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and Bonita Creek, Pleasanton was established in 1858 as the county |
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seat, bearing the name of early settler John Pleasant; although the |
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county seat was moved to Jourdanton in 1910, Pleasanton continued |
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to flourish and became a vital hub for cattle drivers journeying to |
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Kansas, which gave rise to its nickname as the "Birthplace of the |
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Cowboy"; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Pleasanton is home to more than 11,000 |
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residents; the community, which is affectionately referred to as |
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"The City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks," continues to maintain |
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its small-town charm while enjoying easy access to the amenities of |
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the San Antonio metropolitan area; the city's vibrant culture is |
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showcased through its cherished annual celebrations, including |
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Cowboy Heritage Days, Merry on Main, and a spirited Fourth of July |
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festival; and |
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WHEREAS, Although farming and ranching continue to play an |
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important role in the local economy, Pleasanton has diversified |
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into industries such as oil and gas, retail, and health care, and it |
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is a key destination for shopping and business in Atascosa County; |
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the Pleasanton Independent School District serves local students |
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from primary through high school, and area residents further |
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benefit from the educational and workforce-training opportunities |
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offered by Coastal Bend College; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Pleasanton are dedicated to |
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preserving their community's storied past while embracing the |
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opportunities of the future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them |
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for the unique contributions they have made to 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 March 4, 2025, as Pleasanton Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to all those visiting on |
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this special occasion. |