H.R. No. 1146
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Dimmit County are visiting
the State Capitol on March 11, 2015, to celebrate the prominent role
this southwestern Texas county has played in the annals of our
state; and
WHEREAS, According to archeological evidence, humans have
inhabited the area of Dimmit County for at least 11,000 years; the
native Coahuiltecans were eventually pushed out by Apaches and
Comanches, as well as by Europeans, with the Spanish passing
through via the famed Old San Antonio Road in the late 1600s; 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 cattle ranchers
established themselves in the county; by 1890, it 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, water
supply problems again hampered farming, 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
WHEREAS, Today, Dimmit County has a population estimated at
nearly 11,000, and in recent years, oil and gas company investment
in the Eagle Ford Shale has brought rapid development and a rush of
newcomers; and
WHEREAS, The industrious citizens of this notable Texas
county can take justifiable pride in its history as they prepare to
embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in a new era
of progress; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 11, 2015, as Dimmit County Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere best
wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1146 was adopted by the House on March
11, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House