H.R. No. 1080
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Gregg County are celebrating the
rich history of their community with Dalton Days and the Mowdown
Showdown on April 11, 2009, in Longview; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the city's Cultural Activities
Advisory Commission with proceeds benefiting the Gregg County
Historical Museum, Dalton Days is inspired by the famous bank
robbery in Longview in May 1894; and
WHEREAS, Led by Bill Dalton, the last active member of the
famous Dalton Gang, a group of outlaws held up the First National
Bank; two townspeople and a gang member were killed, and Dalton
himself was shot by lawmen in Oklahoma a few weeks later; and
WHEREAS, The Dalton Days event features three reenactments of
the shootout throughout the day at the Longview Fairgrounds and
Rodeo Arena; visitors will also enjoy the Mowdown Showdown, a
series of lawn mower races sponsored by the Lone Star Mower Racing
Association; live music, vendors, a quick-draw competition, and
pony rides will also add to the high spirits of the event; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Gregg County may take great pride in
their colorful history, and informative and entertaining
historical festivals like Dalton Days help to bring the past alive
for young and old alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Dalton Days and the Mowdown Showdown
in Longview and extend to the festival's sponsors, organizers, and
participants sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable
event.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1080 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House