H.R. No. 202
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Tarrant County are gathering in
Austin on February 10 and 11, 2025, to celebrate Tarrant County Days
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1849, Tarrant County has a history rooted
in the Old West, having served as the terminus point for cattle
drives during the 19th century; the county was named after General
Edward H. Tarrant, who commanded Republic of Texas militia forces
at the Battle of Village Creek in 1841; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has evolved from a frontier community
into a contemporary and cosmopolitan center for business,
education, culture, and tourism; with more than two million people,
it is the third most populous county in Texas; its county seat, Fort
Worth, is the state's fourth-largest city, and other sizeable
communities include Arlington, North Richland Hills, Euless,
Bedford, and Keller; and
WHEREAS, Visitors from across the nation are drawn to such
family-friendly attractions as Six Flags Over Texas and the Fort
Worth Zoo, as well as to sporting events at Globe Life Field,
Choctaw Stadium, and AT&T Stadium, which will host matches for the
2026 FIFA World Cup; the county is also a center for art and
history, with the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort
Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which enjoy an
international reputation, and the popular Fort Worth Stockyards
National Historical District, which celebrates the city's Western
heritage; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is home to The University of Texas at
Arlington, a Tier One university, and The University of Texas at
Arlington Research Institute, which plans to become a global leader
in advanced manufacturing, medical technologies, applied robotics,
and environmental engineering; in Fort Worth, Texas Christian
University continues to build on its long tradition of excellence,
The Texas A&M University System makes further investments in its
downtown campus and School of Law, and the University of North Texas
Health Science Center is dedicated to improving health outcomes and
growing the health care workforce within the county and state,
while Tarrant County College offers residents outstanding and
affordable educational opportunities; moreover, young Texans in
the county are served by the Arlington Independent School District
and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, which
together enroll nearly 80,000 students; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has a diversified economy and
benefits from the presence of such major employers as American
Airlines, Lockheed Martin, and General Motors; the county's
thriving business community is served by organizations and local
chambers of commerce that work to promote economic growth and
foster a supportive climate for business; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Tarrant County continue to honor
their rich and colorful history while building an even brighter
future for the generations to come, and it is indeed fitting that
they receive special recognition for their achievements and their
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant
County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a productive and enjoyable stay
in Austin.
Geren
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 202 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House