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.