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This resolution recognizes April 2, 2025, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the rich history and ongoing significance of this region in Texas. The resolution provides historical context about the area, highlighting its earliest inhabitants including Native American tribes, its establishment as a community in 1868, and its economic foundations in ranching, particularly sheep and goat industries. It also emphasizes the area's important contemporary employers, including the National Park Service, U.S. Border Patrol, and Laughlin Air Force Base, which is the largest pilot training facility in the U.S. Air Force. The resolution notes the region's cultural attractions like the Whitehead Memorial Museum, Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center, and Amistad National Recreation Area, which draw tourists interested in the area's frontier history and natural beauty. By officially designating this day, the Texas House of Representatives aims to honor Val Verde County's unique heritage and its ongoing contributions to the state, while extending a warm welcome to the visiting delegation from the area.

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