88R19206 TBO-D
 
  By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 338
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearsall are gathering in Austin
  on March 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearsall Day at the State Capitol;
  and
         WHEREAS, Situated in central Frio County along Interstate
  Highway 35 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Pearsall traces its
  origins to February 15, 1882, when the International Great Northern
  Railroad and the New York and Texas Land Company platted a town
  along newly laid tracks between Frio Town and Pleasanton; named for
  the railroad's vice president, Pearsall became the county seat of
  Frio County in 1884, and the city was officially incorporated in
  1909; and
         WHEREAS, The Pearsall area is regarded as a "hunter's
  paradise," with abundant wild game and prime hunting grounds; the
  city also boasts a wide variety of agricultural products, such as
  potatoes, watermelons, and specialty herbs; in addition, the city
  is home to the world's largest peanut monument, which commemorates
  the area's significant contributions to the peanut industry; other
  attractions in Pearsall include numerous parks and the Old Frio
  County Jail Museum; and
         WHEREAS, Residents of Pearsall benefit immeasurably from the
  Pearsall Independent School District, which encompasses Ted Flores
  Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High School,
  and Pearsall High School; local events, such as the Hispanic
  Heritage Festival, the City of Pearsall Christmas Celebration, and
  Homecoming Spirit Week, further add to the vibrancy of the
  community; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Pearsall are working to preserve the
  best of their past while building a future of expanding
  opportunity, and they may indeed take pride in the role their city
  plays in the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby recognize March 22, 2023, as Pearsall Day at the State
  Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.