H.R. No. 448
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of the city of Pecos and Reeves
County are gathering in Austin on March 5, 2025, to celebrate City
of Pecos and Reeves County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas,
the area that encompasses Reeves County was first inhabited in
prehistoric times and later by the Jumano and Mescalero Apache
peoples as well as farmers of Mexican descent; Anglo settlers were
drawn to the region's farming and ranching opportunities in the
1870s, and the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881
contributed to the area's growth and development; after separating
from Pecos County, Reeves County was founded in 1884, and by the end
of the century, its population numbered more than 1,200; its county
seat, Pecos, was first established as a camp for cattle drives
traveling up the Pecos River before becoming the site of a rail
station; and
WHEREAS, Today, nearly 12,000 people call Reeves County home,
with almost 10,000 of those residents living in Pecos; the region's
economy benefits from the ranching, agricultural, construction,
and retail industries, and its location in the Permian Basin makes
it a prime center for oil and gas production; in the spirit of
collaboration, the city and county have formed an advisory
committee that supports workforce and economic development,
infrastructure, and special projects in the region; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the world's
largest spring-fed swimming pool at Balmorhea State Park and
immerse themselves in West Texas history at the West of the Pecos
Museum; the area is also known for the West of the Pecos Rodeo,
which has operated since 1883 and is one of the world's first
rodeos; and
WHEREAS, Preserving their vibrant past as they work together
to build an even brighter future, the citizens of Pecos and Reeves
County may take justifiable pride in the important role their
unique area plays in the story of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as City of Pecos and
Reeves County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to
the visiting delegation.
Morales of Maverick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 448 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House