82R24532 JNC-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1664
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Irving has had a banner year in 2011, winning a
number of diverse awards that attest to the high quality of life it
offers its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for its beautification and environmental
initiatives, Irving has been named a Scenic City by Scenic Texas and
a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation; in addition,
Keep Irving Beautiful has earned the Governor's Community
Achievement Award, while the city received the title of Best Code
Enforcement Department from Keep Texas Beautiful and an Arts and
Humanities Award for Parks and Recreation from the Texas Recreation
and Park Society; and
WHEREAS, The City of Irving has also been commended for
providing an exceptional workplace for city staff; recognized as
one of the Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal, it
has been named a platinum level "Start! Fit-Friendly" Company and
an Innovative Work Site by the American Heart Association; and
WHEREAS, Local law enforcement has received acknowledgment
for Best Squad Car Design from Law and Order Magazine as well as
Recognized status from the Texas Police Chiefs Association, while
the court was honored with a State Traffic Safety Award from the
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center; and
WHEREAS, The city has further distinguished itself as having
the Best Water Department in Texas, according to the Texas Water
Utilities Association, the Best External Newsletter, according to
the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, and the
Best Overall Excellence in Government Programming, according to the
Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors; and
WHEREAS, A leader in civic development, Irving has been
awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence from
the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association and a Texas
Award for Performance Excellence from the Quality Texas Foundation;
other notable honors include a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association, Gold Award for Financial Transparency from
the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle, and Gold Service Award for
the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau from Meetings &
Conventions magazine; and
WHEREAS, Receipt of these impressive commendations is just
one indication of the diligence and committed professionalism of
each person working to make Irving an exceptional city, and
residents should take great pride in the recognition that their
city has received; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Irving for its notable
2011 record of achievements and extend to all those associated with
the municipality sincere best wishes for continued success with
their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.