SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	welcome the delegation from Tarrant County and join in the
	celebration of Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on
	February 25 and 26, 2015; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County was created in 1849 as one of 26
	counties formed from the Peters Colony; it is named for General
	Edward H. Tarrant of the Republic of Texas Militia, and its
	county seat is Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, What began as a frontier community has evolved
	into a modern center for business, education, and world-class
	culture; the 2010 census recorded 1,809,034 residents in Tarrant
	County, making it the third most populous county in Texas and the
	16th most populous county in the nation; the county has 41
	incorporated municipalities and is served by 20 outstanding
	public school districts; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County has many entertainment and tourist
	attractions that draw visitors from around the world; families
	enjoy Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo, and Cowboys
	Stadium as well as exemplary museums, including the Kimbell Art
	Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum, which showcase outstanding
	collections of classic and American art; other area attractions
	include historic downtown Grapevine, the shops at Grapevine
	Mills, Southlake Town Square, Sundance Square, and the Fort Worth
	Stockyards; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County is also home to many excellent
	institutions of higher education, which provide opportunities
	for a variety of 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 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 Alliance Airport all contribute to the regional
	and state economy; and
	WHEREAS, The visiting Tarrant County delegation of civic,
	academic, and business leaders is headed by County Judge B. Glen
	Whitley and County Commissioners Roy C. Brooks, Andy H. Nguyen,
	Gary Fickes, and J. D. Johnson; 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, 84th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 25 and 26, 2015, as
	Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
	visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
	enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	Nelson, Birdwell, Burton, Hancock
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 9, 2015.
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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