Bill Text: TX SR151 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Celebrating February 8, 2011, as Irving Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-08 - Reported enrolled [SR151 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR151-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Irving in celebrating February 8, 2011, as
Irving Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Home to more than 215,000 citizens, Irving began a
period of rapid growth in the mid-20th century with the opening
of the Plymouth Park Shopping Center, the University of Dallas,
and the Irving Community Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Irving boasts the global headquarters of such
Fortune 500 companies as ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, and the
Fluor Corporation; the home office of the Boy Scouts of America
is located in the city, along with its National Scouting Museum,
which contains the world's largest collection of original Norman
Rockwell scouting artwork; and
WHEREAS, The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of
Commerce is the state's first Five Star Chamber of Commerce and
ably represents the city's business interests; the city offers
residents and visitors alike numerous cultural, educational, and
recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Irving has become one of the premier places in the
state in which to live, work, and raise a family; its citizens are
proudly facing the future while embracing their rich history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Irving for their many
contributions to the prosperity and well-being of the state and
extend to their delegation best wishes for a memorable Irving Day
at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro, Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate