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By: Button H.R. No. 396
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Garland are gathering in Austin
on February 15, 2017, to celebrate Garland Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Named for Augustus H. Garland, who served as
attorney general of the United States, the city began as the site of
a new post office that was established in 1887 between the
communities of Duck Creek and Embree; the population grew to 478
over the next few years, and Garland was incorporated in 1891; and
WHEREAS, Now the 12th-largest city in Texas, with area in
Collin and Rockwall as well as Dallas Counties, Garland is home to
more than 230,000 people and such major employers as Kraft Foods,
Hatco, Baylor Medical Center, and L3 Communications, which
contribute greatly to the area's economy; in 2015, Garland was
recognized as the eighth-best-run city in the country; moreover, it
has been ranked as the second-best city in the State of Texas for
saving money, and in 2008, CNN placed it on its list of "Top 100
Places to Live"; and
WHEREAS, The people of Garland enjoy numerous amenities,
including 6 recreation centers and more than 60 parks across nearly
3,000 acres; the Firewheel Town Center is an outdoor mall offering
access to more than 100 businesses and a movie theater, and 5th
Street Crossing at Garland Station is a mixed-use development that
helped to revitalize Garland's historic downtown; and
WHEREAS, With 57,000 students, Garland Independent School
District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in
the state; it emphasizes community involvement and access to
technology, and in 2016, the district's Hillside Academy for
Excellence was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a
National Blue Ribbon School; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic city is one of the Lone Star State's
great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the citizens
of Garland as they continue to work toward an even brighter future;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Garland Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.