SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Arlington and Texans across the state in
celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day; and
WHEREAS, Named in honor of General Robert E. Lee's hometown
in Virginia, Arlington is located midway between Dallas and Fort
Worth and boasts a population of more than 365,000, making it one
of the 50 most populous cities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Arlington welcomes more than 6.5 million visitors
each year to such attractions as Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas
Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys; the city is hosting the 2011
Super Bowl, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is a highly
regarded research institution with a current all-time high
enrollment of nearly 33,000 students; it offers nearly 190
bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in an extensive range
of disciplines; and
WHEREAS, Arlington to Austin is a coalition of business,
educational, and government leaders led by the Arlington Chamber
of Commerce; the coalition travels to Austin during the
legislative session to strengthen relationships with state
agencies and elected and appointed officials; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that Arlington be recognized
for its countless contributions to the culture and the economy of
North Texas and our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby welcome the delegation from Arlington to the
State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for a successful and
memorable Arlington to Austin Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor 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 January 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate