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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate