H.R. No. 242
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Greenway Parks neighborhood is celebrating the
Fourth of July in Stemmons Park in 2011, and this occasion provides
a fitting opportunity to recognize the notable history of this
prominent Dallas community; and
WHEREAS, Designed in 1927, the Greenway Parks neighborhood
comprises about 150 acres and is home to 300 families; it is located
three miles north of downtown Dallas and was one of the city's first
pedestrian-oriented planned communities; architecturally, it
encompasses the styles of seven decades, including romantic
revival, postwar, ranch, and European-inspired houses, and in 2003
it became a recognized conservation district; named one of the
state's 25 Best Places by the Texas Society of Architects, the
neighborhood inspires great pride and loyalty among its residents,
and many houses are passed down from one generation to the next; and
WHEREAS, Greenway Parks got its start when F. N. Drane, a
Corsicana investor, and J. P. Stephenson, a Dallas entrepreneur,
purchased the tract of land and hired architect David Williams to
design the development; Mr. Williams utilized an "English Commons"
pattern in which houses are clustered around a series of open,
private parkways, and the neighborhood incorporates two triangular
neighborhood parks and eight shared greenbelts; and
WHEREAS, Greenway Parks was incorporated into the City of
Dallas in 1942; through the years, it has prospered as a result of
its central location and the successful efforts of its homeowners
association to preserve its beauty and architectural integrity;
today, the association is led by president Hale Hoak, and its other
officers are Lanay Hartmann, Robey Clark, Jeff Partridge, Nancy
Holloway, Ethan Underwood, and Taylor Wilson; and
WHEREAS, The Greenway Parks Fourth of July celebration is a
highly anticipated event that brings together patriotic neighbors
with a shared love of country and community, and it is indeed a
pleasure to pay tribute to this vibrant part of Dallas and to those
who call it home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2011 Fourth
of July celebration in the Greenway Parks neighborhood of Dallas
and recognize the rich history of this important community; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Greenway Parks Home Owners Association as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Branch
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 242 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House