Bill > HR448

This resolution recognizes March 5, 2025, as City of Pecos and Reeves County Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the rich history and current significance of Pecos and Reeves County in West Texas. The resolution highlights the region's historical development, beginning with prehistoric and indigenous inhabitants, followed by Anglo settlers in the 1870s, and the county's establishment in 1884. It notes the current population of nearly 12,000 residents, with the local economy driven by ranching, agriculture, construction, retail, and oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. The resolution also emphasizes the area's cultural attractions, such as the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool at Balmorhea State Park, the West of the Pecos Museum, and the historic West of the Pecos Rodeo, which has operated since 1883. By formally acknowledging the city and county's contributions to Texas' history and ongoing development, the House of Representatives extends a warm welcome to the visiting delegation and recognizes their important role in the state's story.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR448