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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearsall are gathering in Austin |
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on March 6, 2025, to celebrate Pearsall Day at the State Capitol; |
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WHEREAS, Situated in central Frio County along Interstate |
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Highway 35, Pearsall traces its origins to February 15, 1882, when |
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the International Great Northern Railroad and the New York and |
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Texas Land Company platted a town along the newly built rail line |
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connecting San Antonio and Laredo; named for the railroad's vice |
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president, Pearsall became the county seat of Frio County in 1884, |
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and it grew into a vital hub for regional trade; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for its prominent role in Texas agriculture, |
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the Pearsall area produces a wide variety of products, such as |
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potatoes, watermelons, and specialty herbs; in addition, local |
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farmers make significant contributions to the peanut industry, and |
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their efforts are commemorated by the "World's Largest Peanut" |
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monument; the city's strategic location between San Antonio, |
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Laredo, and the U.S.-Mexico border makes it a key economic and |
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transportation junction, and it is also a center for energy |
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development; and |
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WHEREAS, Pearsall is home to a large and dedicated force of |
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line workers who construct, maintain, and restore critical |
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electrical infrastructure; often traveling to disaster-stricken |
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areas, these workers enhance the safety and security of communities |
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across the state and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Pearsall Independent School District, which |
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encompasses Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall |
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Junior High, and Pearsall High School, provides residents with a |
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strong educational foundation; the city's thriving local economy is |
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bolstered by small businesses and commercial development, and |
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Pearsall benefits from a population that is deeply committed to |
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public service and economic progress; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, the citizens of Pearsall are justifiably |
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proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to honor their |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as Pearsall Day at the State Capitol |
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and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |