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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202          WHEREAS, Citizens from the Town of Pecos City and Reeves   County are traveling to Austin for Town of Pecos City and Reeves   County Day at the State Capitol on March 5, 2025; 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, The hardworking and forward-looking citizens of   Pecos and Reeves County are building on a long tradition of   excellence, and their history and achievements are indeed   deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as Town of Pecos   City and Reeves County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the   visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and   memorable stay in Austin.     Blanco                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate