SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 189
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the delegation from the City of Mansfield in celebrating
Mansfield Day at the State Capitol on February 8, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Representatives of the delegation include Mayor
David Cook, City Manager Clayton Chandler, members of the city
council and city staff, and members of the Mansfield Area Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mansfield was founded in the 1850s by Ralph Man
and Julian Field, who were partners in the first steam-powered
gristmill in North Texas; the town of Mansfield formed around
their business and was incorporated in 1890; and
WHEREAS, Mansfield today has a population of some 58,000
and, at 50 square miles, is the third-largest city by area in
Tarrant County; located in the southeast corner of the county, it
lies 16 miles south of Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers and
the Dallas Cowboys, and it offers easy access to the rest of the
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, One of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas,
the City of Mansfield prides itself on its family-friendly
atmosphere and was listed 24th in Money magazine's "Best Places
to Live" for 2009, also making the top 100 in 2007; its population
growth over the last 10 years is attributed to its exemplary
schools and quality of life, its low crime rate, its potential
for development and proximity to major urban areas, and its
strong community spirit; the city won a gold medal from the Texas
Recreation and Parks Society for having the best parks system in
Texas in 2009, and in June of 2010, Mansfield became the first
city in Texas to restrict the sale of the synthetic cannabinoid
product K2; and
WHEREAS, The Mansfield Independent School District
continues to receive high marks and recognition for academic
achievement; numerous students from four of the district's high
schools have distinguished themselves with honors in national
achievement, merit, scholarship, and advanced placement
programs; and
WHEREAS, Mansfield is home to major employers such as
Mouser Electronics, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center,
LyondellBasell, and Siméus Foods, and residents enjoy a lower
cost of living than in most major metropolitan areas; and
WHEREAS, The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce has played
a significant role in the development of the city; it represents
more than 700 local businesses and works diligently to establish
and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal
government; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the City of Mansfield and
extend a warm welcome to all who have come to Austin to celebrate
Mansfield Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Harris, Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate