SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 865
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the City of Dallas for the vital role it has played in
the growth and progress of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, On June 6, 1936, the Texas Centennial Exposition
opened at Fair Park in Dallas; the celebration of science,
industry, culture, and the arts attracted more than six million
people, and it helped bring the relatively unknown City of Dallas
into the national spotlight; and
WHEREAS, In preparation for the historic event, Fair Park
was modernized with the iconic art deco architecture of the era;
for 75 years, the architectural features constructed for the
exposition have served as an impressive backdrop for the State
Fair of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Centennial Exposition displayed to the
world the ability of the City of Dallas to host national events
and the Lone Star State's sophistication in the fields of science
and technology; in the decades that followed, Texas became
renowned for its diverse and robust economy and its many
acclaimed cultural arts programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby honor the City of Dallas for promoting the
strength and vitality of our state and extend best wishes to its
citizens for many more successful events in the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate