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  89R17240 BPG-D     By: Gutierrez S.C.R. No. 34       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The city of Pearsall in Frio County has played an   important role in the power industry for decades by serving as home   to numerous power line construction companies and their employees;   and          WHEREAS, Over the years, a large percentage of the local   population has embarked on careers in the industry, and today,   numerous area residents are employed as linemen; and          WHEREAS, Pearsall's linemen help build, repair, and maintain   the power lines that are essential to the electrical infrastructure   that powers our state and nation; in the course of their duties,   these accomplished professionals face difficult and dangerous   circumstances on a daily basis and often travel across the country   and even internationally to help restore power after hurricanes,   tornadoes, and other disasters; they frequently perform their   demanding tasks in severe environmental conditions, and they can   spend long stretches of time away from home and family while   completing their important work; and          WHEREAS, Becoming a lineman is often a family tradition for   residents of the Pearsall area; many of those working today have   followed both a father and grandfather into the occupation, which   requires a high level of training and extensive skill and   expertise; and          WHEREAS, The delivery of power is vital to the modern way of   life, and the dedicated efforts of Pearsall's many line workers   have benefited communities throughout Texas and far beyond; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section   391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect   until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.