Bill Text: TX SR199 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Garland Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-15 - Reported enrolled [SR199 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR199-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, Proud residents of Garland are gathering in Austin | ||
| on February 15, 2017, to celebrate Garland Day at the State | ||
| Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Named for Augustus H. Garland, who served as | ||
| attorney general of the United States, the city began as the site | ||
| of a new post office that was established in 1887 between the | ||
| communities of Duck Creek and Embree; the population grew to 478 | ||
| over the next few years, and Garland was incorporated in 1891; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Now the 12th-largest city in Texas, with area in | ||
| Collin and Rockwall as well as Dallas Counties, Garland is home | ||
| to more than 230,000 people and such major employers as Kraft | ||
| Foods, Hatco, Baylor Medical Center, and L3 Communications, | ||
| which contribute greatly to the area's economy; in 2015, Garland | ||
| was recognized as the eighth-best-run city in the country; | ||
| moreover, it has been ranked as the second-best city in the State | ||
| of Texas for saving money, and in 2008, CNN placed it on its list | ||
| of "Top 100 Places to Live"; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The people of Garland enjoy numerous amenities, | ||
| including six recreation centers and more than 60 parks across | ||
| nearly 3,000 acres; the Firewheel Town Center is an outdoor | ||
| mall offering access to more than 100 businesses and a movie | ||
| theater, and 5th Street Crossing at Garland Station is a | ||
| mixed-use development that helped to revitalize Garland's | ||
| historic downtown; and | ||
| WHEREAS, With 57,000 students, Garland Independent School | ||
| District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts | ||
| in the state; it emphasizes community involvement and access to | ||
| technology, and in 2016, the district's Hillside Academy for | ||
| Excellence was recognized by the United States Department of | ||
| Education as a National Blue Ribbon School; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This dynamic city is one of the Lone Star State's | ||
| great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the citizens | ||
| of Garland as they continue to work toward an even brighter future; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Garland Day | ||
| at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere | ||
| best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. | ||
| Huffines, Hall | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 15, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
