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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The city of Pearsall in Frio County has played an |
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important role in the power industry for decades by serving as home |
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to numerous power line construction companies and their employees; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, a large percentage of the local |
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population has embarked on careers in the industry, and today, |
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numerous area residents are employed as linemen; and |
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WHEREAS, Pearsall's linemen help build, repair, and maintain |
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the power lines that are essential to the electrical infrastructure |
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that powers our state and nation; in the course of their duties, |
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these accomplished professionals face difficult and dangerous |
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circumstances on a daily basis and often travel across the country |
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and even internationally to help restore power after hurricanes, |
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tornadoes, and other disasters; they frequently perform their |
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demanding tasks in severe environmental conditions, and they can |
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spend long stretches of time away from home and family while |
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completing their important work; and |
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WHEREAS, Becoming a lineman is often a family tradition for |
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residents of the Pearsall area; many of those working today have |
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followed both a father and grandfather into the occupation, which |
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requires a high level of training and extensive skill and |
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expertise; and |
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WHEREAS, The delivery of power is vital to the modern way of |
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life, and the dedicated efforts of Pearsall's many line workers |
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have benefited communities throughout Texas and far beyond; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |