85R13729 KSM-F
By: Geren H.R. No. 675
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Tarrant County are gathering in
Austin to celebrate Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on
March 1 and 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County was created in 1849 as one of the 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 AT&T Stadium,
home to the Dallas Cowboys, 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 House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1 and 2, 2017, as Tarrant County
Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
Austin.