SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 302
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
March 1 and 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Named for General Edward H. Tarrant of the
Republic of Texas Militia, Tarrant County was created in 1849 as
one of 26 counties formed from the original Peters Colony, and
its county seat is Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Tarrant County has evolved from a
frontier community 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 is home to 20 outstanding public school districts; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is a cultural hub in North Texas
that is known for such award-winning museums as the Kimbell Art
Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum, which showcase outstanding
collections of classic and American art; an array of family
entertainment destinations and tourist attractions, such as Six
Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo, and the AT&T Stadium draw
visitors from around the world; other area attractions include
historic downtown Grapevine, the shops at Grapevine Mills,
Southlake Town Square, Sundance Square, and the Fort Worth
Stockyards; 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 Fort Worth Alliance Airport all contribute to the
regional and state economy; 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 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, 85th
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 enjoyable and memorable
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 27, 2017.
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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