Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

89(R) HCR 153 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 153

HOUSE 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.

McLaughlin

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President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 153 was adopted by the House on May

28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 112, Nays 15, 3 present, not

voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 153 was adopted by the Senate on May

30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor