By: Blanco S.R. No. 202
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Citizens from the Town of Pecos City and Reeves
County are traveling to Austin for Town of Pecos City and Reeves
County Day at the State Capitol on March 5, 2025; 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, The hardworking and forward-looking citizens of
Pecos and Reeves County are building on a long tradition of
excellence, and their history and achievements are indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as Town of Pecos City and Reeves
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
stay in Austin.