SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 953
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the City of Dalworthington Gardens on the occasion of
its 75th anniversary, which is being celebrated with the
dedication of a Texas Historical Marker on June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The City of Dalworthington Gardens can trace its
history to the New Deal programs of President Franklin D.
Roosevelt; it was originally begun as part of a subsistence
homestead program under the National Industrial Recovery Act; in
1936, it was incorporated into its management division, the
Dalworthington Homestead Association, which signed a management
contract with the Resettlement Administration that same year;
residents voted to incorporate as a town in 1949, and the town
became a city in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Today, the City of Dalworthington Gardens is the
only remaining subsistence homestead project that continues to
exist as an autonomous community in this state; it maintains its
rural atmosphere as an oasis of small-town life in the midst of
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Dalworthington Gardens look
eagerly to the promise of the future while continuing to
celebrate their colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of the City of
Dalworthington Gardens on their many contributions to the rich
history and culture of our state and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable 75th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate