SR213 - Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Pearsall Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 213          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearsall are gathering in   Austin on March 6, 2025, to celebrate Pearsall Day at the State   Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated in central Frio County along Interstate   Highway 35, 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 the newly built rail   line connecting San Antonio and Laredo; named for the railroad's   vice president, Pearsall became the county seat of Frio County in   1884, and it grew into a vital hub for regional trade; and          WHEREAS, Known for its prominent role in Texas   agriculture, the Pearsall area produces a wide variety of   products, such as potatoes, watermelons, and specialty herbs; in   addition, local farmers make significant contributions to the   peanut industry, and their efforts are commemorated by the   "World's Largest Peanut" monument; the city's strategic location   between San Antonio, Laredo, and the U.S.-Mexico border makes it   a key economic and transportation junction, and it is also a   center for energy development; and          WHEREAS, Pearsall is home to a large and dedicated force of   line workers who construct, maintain, and restore critical   electrical infrastructure; often traveling to disaster-stricken   areas, these workers enhance the safety and security of   communities across the state and the nation; and          WHEREAS, The Pearsall Independent School District, which   encompasses Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall   Junior High, and Pearsall High School, provides residents with a   strong educational foundation; the city's thriving local economy is   bolstered by small businesses and commercial development, and   Pearsall benefits from a population that is deeply committed to   public service and economic progress; and          WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to   build an even brighter future, the citizens of Pearsall are   justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to   honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as Pearsall Day at   the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Gutierrez                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 6, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate