SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the visiting delegation from Tarrant County and join in
the celebration of Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on
March 6 and 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County was named for General Edward
H. Tarrant of the Republic of Texas Militia and was created in
1849 as one of 26 counties formed from the original Peters
Colony; its county seat is Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, The county has evolved over the years from a
frontier community into a modern center for business, education,
and world-class culture; it is among the most populous counties
in Texas and the nation and is home to 20 outstanding public
school districts; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is a cultural hub in North Texas
that is known for its many exceptional museums, including the
Kimbell Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the National Cowgirl Museum
and Hall of Fame; an array of family entertainment destinations
and tourist attractions, such as Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort
Worth Zoo, and the AT&T Stadium, also draws visitors from around
the world; other area attractions include the Fort Worth Water
Gardens, historic downtown Grapevine, the Grapevine Vintage
Railroad, the oldest botanic garden in Texas, 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 Lockheed Martin's F-35 program is
one of the largest employers in the area; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is also home to many excellent
institutions of higher education, which provide a variety of
opportunities for 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 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 6 and 7, 2019, 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,
Hancock, Powell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2019.
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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