SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 268
         WHEREAS, Residents of Pecos County are coming together in
  Austin on February 26, 2019, to observe Pecos County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, A region characterized by desert brushland,
  stately mesas, and arroyos, Pecos County was formally established
  in 1871 by the Texas Legislature and named for the Pecos River
  that flows along the county's northern boundary; the county seat
  of Fort Stockton derives its name from the area's first permanent
  settlement, an army outpost installed in 1859 to guard the postal
  route; with its favorable proximity to Comanche Springs, Fort
  Stockton developed into a supply center for the military, mail
  carriers, wagon trains, and travelers and was the site of one of
  the first modern attempts at irrigation farming in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Construction of the Kansas City, Mexico and
  Orient Railway Company of Texas in 1913 contributed to the
  economy, and irrigation projects also attracted land buyers,
  spurring the creation of communities like Baldridge, Girvin,
  Imperial, Chancellor, Belding, and Buena Vista; and
         WHEREAS, The discovery of oil at Yates Field in 1927 opened
  what would become one of the largest oil fields in the country,
  and the county subsequently experienced an oil boom that gave
  rise to the towns of Red Barn, Iraan, and Bakersfield; and
         WHEREAS, Today, petroleum continues to be the foundation
  of the county's economy, while the area produces cantaloupes,
  carrots, bell peppers, peaches, and pecans, and livestock raised
  include cattle, sheep, and Angora goats; and
         WHEREAS, An array of cultural events attracts residents
  and visitors alike, including the Pecos County Livestock Show and
  various rodeos, cook-offs, community theater productions,
  country and folk music concerts, and holiday celebrations; and
         WHEREAS, Pecos County is a unique and fascinating part of
  the Lone Star State, and it is most fitting to take this
  opportunity to honor its citizens for working to preserve their
  colorful past while they build an even brighter future for the
  region they call home; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2019, as Pecos County
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
 
  Flores
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 26, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate