SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Garland are gathering in
Austin on February 20, 2019, 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 sixth-largest city in the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex, with area in Collin, Rockwall, and Dallas
Counties, Garland is home to more than 230,000 people and such
major employers as The Kraft Heinz Company, US Foods, Epiroc
Drilling Solutions, and Hatco, 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 nearly 3,000 acres of parkland; 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 56,000 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 the district's Hillside Academy for Excellence
has been recognized by the United States 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Garland Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable 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 February 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate