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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 281
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the people of Grapevine in celebrating the grand opening of |
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the Grapevine Main Station on April 24, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2006, the citizens of Grapevine voted to |
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develop a commuter rail system in the city, and as funds were |
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generated, it was decided that a grand rail station be built on |
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the city's historic Main Street; city leaders chose the firm of |
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Architexas to create a building that was reminiscent of historic |
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American train stations and that shined a light on the important |
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role railroads played in the city's history; and |
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WHEREAS, Grapevine Main Station is built in the ornate |
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Italianate Renaissance Revival style with complementary Prairie |
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School influences; exterior features include a 150-foot tower |
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with an observation deck and four tower clocks; and |
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WHEREAS, The interior of this impressive structure |
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features the expansive Harvest Hall, which has a 40-foot |
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stenciled wood ceiling with a skylight, expressive steel |
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trusses, a European-style dining hall, and elaborate |
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mosaic-tiled floors; artist Haley Ryan created a mural featuring |
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historic Grapevine citizens and vignettes, and SaxonLynn Arts |
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produced an exterior mural of Puffy the Grapevine Vintage Rail |
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Road Engine; and |
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WHEREAS, The Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station will |
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provide year-round entertainment and educational opportunities |
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that will enrich the quality of life for the people of North Texas |
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and be a source of enjoyment for visitors from around the world; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Grapevine on their |
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decision to expand and improve the city's transportation |
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opportunities and extend to them best wishes for a memorable |
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Grapevine Main Station grand opening; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Nelson, Hancock |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 19, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |