88R19206 TBO-D
By: Gutierrez S.R. No. 338
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearsall are gathering in Austin
on March 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearsall Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Situated in central Frio County along Interstate
Highway 35 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, 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 newly laid tracks between Frio Town and Pleasanton; named for
the railroad's vice president, Pearsall became the county seat of
Frio County in 1884, and the city was officially incorporated in
1909; and
WHEREAS, The Pearsall area is regarded as a "hunter's
paradise," with abundant wild game and prime hunting grounds; the
city also boasts a wide variety of agricultural products, such as
potatoes, watermelons, and specialty herbs; in addition, the city
is home to the world's largest peanut monument, which commemorates
the area's significant contributions to the peanut industry; other
attractions in Pearsall include numerous parks and the Old Frio
County Jail Museum; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Pearsall benefit immeasurably from the
Pearsall Independent School District, which encompasses Ted Flores
Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High School,
and Pearsall High School; local events, such as the Hispanic
Heritage Festival, the City of Pearsall Christmas Celebration, and
Homecoming Spirit Week, further add to the vibrancy of the
community; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Pearsall are working to preserve the
best of their past while building a future of expanding
opportunity, and they may indeed take pride in the role their city
plays in the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 22, 2023, as Pearsall Day at the State
Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.