SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458
WHEREAS, Community leaders from Balch Springs are gathering
in Austin on March 30, 2017, to celebrate Balch Springs Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Dallas County, the town traces its
history to the 1870s, when John Balch, who had fought for the
independence of Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto and other
engagements, settled in the area with his family; his land
contained a permanent spring that became a gathering place for
nearby residents, and the settlement that took shape over the
following decades was named for him and this important water
source; and
WHEREAS, Balch Springs is a home-rule city that was
incorporated in 1953, when approximately 3,000 people lived
there; the population rose in the decades that followed, with an
increasing number of manufacturing companies and other
businesses opening their doors; and
WHEREAS, Today, this bustling city is home to more than
25,000 people and serves as a southeastern gateway to the
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; it offers convenient access to the
surrounding area as well as to major interstate and international
transportation routes, and its location, combined with its
forward-looking civic leadership and productive workforce, has
attracted numerous companies, including a number of firms in the
telecommunications industry; and
WHEREAS, Quality of life is another factor in the city's
growth, and numerous residents have been drawn by its thriving
community atmosphere, highly regarded schools, and myriad
options for housing, entertainment, culture, and recreation,
which include a library, the Double D Dude Ranch, and the Chiesl
Baseball Complex; and
WHEREAS, Balch Springs offers an inviting mixture of
small-town charm and big-city amenities, and its citizens may
indeed take great pride in their community's ongoing achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 30, 2017, as Balch Springs
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate