SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate