SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470
WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Dimmit County are visiting
Austin on March 21, 2017, 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
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 approximately 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 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2017, as Dimmit County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate