SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the delegation from Tarrant County and join in the
celebration of Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on
February 25 and 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County was created in 1849 as one of 26
counties formed from the Peters Colony; it is named for General
Edward H. Tarrant of the Republic of Texas Militia, and its
county seat is Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, What began as a frontier community has evolved
into a modern center for business, education, and world-class
culture; the 2010 census recorded 1,809,034 residents in Tarrant
County, making it the third most populous county in Texas and the
16th most populous county in the nation; the county has 41
incorporated municipalities and is served by 20 outstanding
public school districts; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has many entertainment and tourist
attractions that draw visitors from around the world; families
enjoy Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo, and Cowboys
Stadium as well as exemplary museums, including the Kimbell Art
Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum, which showcase outstanding
collections of classic and American art; other area attractions
include historic downtown Grapevine, the shops at Grapevine
Mills, Southlake Town Square, Sundance Square, and the Fort Worth
Stockyards; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is also home to many excellent
institutions of higher education, which provide opportunities
for a variety of students and produce a highly educated
workforce; these institutions include The University of Texas at
Arlington, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at
Fort Worth, Texas Christian University, Tarrant County College,
the College of Saint Thomas More, Arlington Baptist College,
Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College, Tarleton State
University--Fort Worth, and Texas Wesleyan University; and
WHEREAS, The county's diverse and prosperous business
community ranges from cattle ranching to small businesses to
multinational corporations and includes leaders in the defense,
aerospace, and transportation industries; Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort
Worth, and the Alliance Airport all contribute to the regional
and state economy; and
WHEREAS, The visiting Tarrant County delegation of civic,
academic, and business leaders is headed by County Judge B. Glen
Whitley and County Commissioners Roy C. Brooks, Andy H. Nguyen,
Gary Fickes, and J. D. Johnson; and
WHEREAS, The people of Tarrant County have worked hard to
build and sustain their vibrant community, and they can be justly
proud of their rich history, their many achievements, and their
enduring public spirit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 25 and 26, 2015, as
Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nelson, Birdwell, Burton, Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate