Bill Text: TX HR261 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR261 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR261-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 261 |
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WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Dimmit County are visiting | ||
Austin on February 12, 2019, to celebrate Dimmit County Day at the | ||
State Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dimmit County was named after Philip Dimmitt, one of | ||
the framers of the Goliad Declaration of Independence; established | ||
in 1858, it was formally organized in 1880 with Carrizo Springs as | ||
its county seat; the town flourished, and by 1890, the county was | ||
home to nearly 100 farms and ranches, averaging over 4,000 acres in | ||
size; and | ||
WHEREAS, In the first decades of the 20th century, the use of | ||
underground water facilitated the introduction of commercial | ||
agriculture, bringing new settlers and soaring land values; the | ||
long growing season and new irrigation methods combined to make the | ||
county one of the most prolific vegetable-growing areas in the | ||
country, and it gained recognition as part of the Texas Winter | ||
Garden Region; and | ||
WHEREAS, Drought and the Great Depression took a toll on | ||
agriculture in the county in the first half of the 20th century, but | ||
vegetable farming rebounded following World War II; later, ranching | ||
regained dominance in the economy, and oil and gas production | ||
became increasingly important; the area continues to be known for | ||
its abundance of mineral resources, and investment in the Eagle | ||
Ford Shale has brought rapid development and a rush of newcomers; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, The people of Dimmit County take great pride in | ||
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter | ||
future, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored for their | ||
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Dimmit County | ||
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation | ||
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in | ||
Austin. | ||
King of Uvalde | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 261 was adopted by the House on | ||
February 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||