HR448 - Recognizing March 5, 2025, as City of Pecos and Reeves County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 448       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Proud residents of the city of Pecos and Reeves   County are gathering in Austin on March 5, 2025, to celebrate City   of Pecos and Reeves County Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas,   the area that encompasses Reeves County was first inhabited in   prehistoric times and later by the Jumano and Mescalero Apache   peoples as well as farmers of Mexican descent; Anglo settlers were   drawn to the region's farming and ranching opportunities in the   1870s, and the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881   contributed to the area's growth and development; after separating   from Pecos County, Reeves County was founded in 1884, and by the end   of the century, its population numbered more than 1,200; its county   seat, Pecos, was first established as a camp for cattle drives   traveling up the Pecos River before becoming the site of a rail   station; and          WHEREAS, Today, nearly 12,000 people call Reeves County home,   with almost 10,000 of those residents living in Pecos; the region's   economy benefits from the ranching, agricultural, construction,   and retail industries, and its location in the Permian Basin makes   it a prime center for oil and gas production; in the spirit of   collaboration, the city and county have formed an advisory   committee that supports workforce and economic development,   infrastructure, and special projects in the region; and          WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the world's   largest spring-fed swimming pool at Balmorhea State Park and   immerse themselves in West Texas history at the West of the Pecos   Museum; the area is also known for the West of the Pecos Rodeo,   which has operated since 1883 and is one of the world's first   rodeos; and          WHEREAS, Preserving their vibrant past as they work together   to build an even brighter future, the citizens of Pecos and Reeves   County may take justifiable pride in the important role their   unique area plays in the story of the Lone Star State; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as City of Pecos and   Reeves County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to   the visiting delegation.     Morales of Maverick     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 448 was adopted by the House on March   5, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House