SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
WHEREAS, Proud residents of New Fairview are recognizing
the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of their city with a
celebration on May 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Located in Wise County as part of the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex, New Fairview was originally referred to as
Illinois Settlement as many of its early residents had moved to
the area from that state; in the 1880s, land was donated for a
cemetery, church, and one-room school, and by the early 1900s,
the city had become known as Fairview, alluding to the "fair view
of the prairie" afforded by surrounding hilltops; many of the
town's streets are named for early settlers; and
WHEREAS, Fairview was officially incorporated on May 21,
1973, and in 1999, the community was renamed New Fairview to
distinguish it from other Texas towns of the same name; two
decades later, the city became a Type A general law municipality,
and in 2020, it took on a council/manager form of government in
which the city administrator is the chief administrative
officer; and
WHEREAS, Ranked as one of the region's fastest growing
cities by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, New
Fairview today is home to more than 2,000 residents; it is served
by the Northwest and Decatur Independent School Districts, and
Mayor John Taylor and the city council play a vital role in
guiding residential and commercial growth while helping to
preserve the community's rural small-town charm; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of New Fairview may indeed take great
pride in their city's rich heritage as they come together to
celebrate this significant milestone; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
incorporation of the City of New Fairview and extend to its
citizens sincere best wishes for the future.
Parker
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate