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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Somerset are gathering in Austin |
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to celebrate Somerset Day at the State Capitol on March 7, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Located just south of San Antonio, Somerset has long |
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distinguished itself as a hub for economic development in South |
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Texas; the area experienced a transformative oil boom in 1913, when |
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Carl Kurz struck oil while drilling for water, and it later became |
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home to the largest shallow oil field in the world; over the years, |
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two refineries and a pipeline to San Antonio were established in the |
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community, attracting workers and businesses to the prosperous |
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area; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, the city also benefited from the coal |
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mining and agriculture industries during the early 20th century; |
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the local lignite coal mines provided numerous jobs, and the |
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Somerset Fruit Growers Exchange, which was established in 1931, |
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helped to facilitate fruit and vegetable farming; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1920, five area school districts consolidated to |
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form the Somerset Independent School District, which has grown to |
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serve students across Bexar and Atascosa Counties; since its |
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inception, the district has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to |
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fostering academic excellence and supporting the wider community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Somerset was officially incorporated in |
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1973 with a mayor-council government to guide infrastructure |
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development, small business growth, and the enhancement of public |
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services; today, the city remains a thriving community of farmers, |
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ranchers, and oilfield workers, and its residents embrace |
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opportunities created by its proximity to San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work together |
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to build an even brighter future, the citizens of Somerset may take |
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justifiable pride in the important role their community continues |
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to play in the story of the Lone Star State; 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 7, 2025, as Somerset Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |
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Lujan |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 438 was adopted by the House on March |
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6, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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