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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Asherton are gathering in Austin |
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on March 27, 2025, to celebrate Asherton Day at the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Located in central Dimmit County, the city of |
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Asherton has a proud history dating back to its founding in the |
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early 20th century; it was established by rancher and entrepreneur |
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Asher Richardson, who acquired the site in 1902 and subsequently |
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formed Asherton Land and Irrigation Company to develop the land; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The city grew rapidly in the ensuing years, with the |
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establishment of critical infrastructure such as telephone and |
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railroad companies in 1905, a post office in 1909, and the Asherton |
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and Gulf Railway in 1910, making it a major shipping point for local |
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agriculture; by 1915, the thriving community was home to 1,000 |
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residents and numerous businesses, including a bank, hotels, |
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blacksmith shops, and general stores, and it was officially |
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incorporated in 1925; moreover, the town gained national |
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recognition in the late 1920s as one of the largest shipping points |
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in the country for Bermuda onions, and by 1929, its population had |
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reached 2,000; and |
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WHEREAS, Though Asherton faced economic hardships during the |
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Great Depression and the subsequent decades, it remained a |
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resilient and close-knit community as its residents continued to |
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contribute to the agricultural and economic development of the |
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region; today, the city stands as a testament to the enduring spirit |
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of its people, who have worked tirelessly to preserve its heritage |
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and support its growth; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, the citizens of Asherton are justifiably |
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proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to honor 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 March 27, 2025, as Asherton Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |