Bill Text: TX HR231 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 231 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the city of Forney.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-23 - Reported enrolled [HR231 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR231-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 231



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of the city of Forney are
	celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of their
	community in 2021; and
	WHEREAS, Situated in the region of North Texas known as the
	"Three Forks of the Trinity," the community was originally
	established in 1871 as Brooklyn; following the arrival of the Texas
	and Pacific Railway in 1873, it was renamed Forney after John Wien
	Forney, a journalist, politician, and member of the Texas and
	Pacific board of directors; the town was officially incorporated in
	1884; and
	WHEREAS, Ranchers and farmers were drawn to the area by the
	rich soil of the blackland prairie, and Forney soon became a
	thriving center for the production of cotton, corn, grain, and
	onions; starting in 1936, the community also became a hub for
	manufacturing, producing such goods as cottonseed oil, ice,
	athletic supplies, paper products, and plastics; by 1960, the
	town's population had grown to 3,000 people, and in 1964, the Forney
	Reservoir, now known as Lake Ray Hubbard, was built on the East Fork
	of the Trinity River nearby, to supply water to Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Recognized by the Texas Legislature in 1987 as the
	Antique Capital of Texas, Forney today is a rapidly growing
	community of more than 21,000 citizens as well as a dynamic center
	for business and retail, and its residents enjoy a high quality of
	life while taking advantage of the opportunities afforded by their
	close proximity to Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history while working to
	build an even brighter future, the people of Forney may indeed take
	great pride in their community as they celebrate this significant
	milestone in their city's history; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of
	Forney and extend to its residents sincere best wishes for
	continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the City of Forney as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.

	Bell of Kaufman

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 231 was adopted by the House on March
	18, 2021, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House