SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
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 State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 22, 2023, as Pearsall Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate