H.R. No. 1174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Irving has completed an extension of the
Campion Trails greenbelt into Sam Houston Trail Park, which offers
enhanced recreational opportunities for area residents; and
WHEREAS, Funded in part by the Dallas County Open Space
Program, the new section of Campion Trails extends from T. W.
Richardson Grove to Sam Houston Trail Park and provides a
pedestrian link to the greenbelt for residents of the Valley Ranch
development; and
WHEREAS, New features such as vehicle parking areas, security
lighting, and drinking fountains were included in the project;
moreover, picnic facilities, sports courts, and other amenities
will be added in a second stage of construction; and
WHEREAS, This new extension is an important addition to the
Campion Trails route, which will eventually form a 22-mile
greenbelt along the Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River; and
WHEREAS, The creation of this impressive recreational trail
system further boosts the quality of life in Irving and provides yet
another example of the positive civic projects that make the city a
great place to live and work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the completion of the Campion Trails
greenbelt extension to Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving and extend
to all those involved with the project sincere best wishes for
continued success.
Harper-Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1174 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House