H.R. No. 363
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Many proud residents of the city of Garland will
1-2 travel to the State Capitol on March 31, 1993, to celebrate Garland
1-3 Day in Austin; and
1-4 WHEREAS, This thriving North Texas community was established
1-5 along the junction of several major railroads in the late 1800s;
1-6 originally known as Duck Creek Community, it was renamed in honor
1-7 of H. A. Garland, who served as United States attorney general
1-8 under Grover Cleveland, and was incorporated in 1891; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Beginning as a rural farming community, the town
1-10 grew slowly but steadily during its first 50 years, attaining a
1-11 population of just over 2,000 people in 1940, but the nation's
1-12 growing industrial needs during World War II brought several new
1-13 businesses to Garland and, by the end of the decade, the population
1-14 had increased to over 10,000 residents; today, Garland's population
1-15 has swelled to more than 180,000 people, making it the 10th largest
1-16 city in Texas and one of the 100 largest cities in the United
1-17 States; and
1-18 WHEREAS, This growth has been fostered by Garland's diverse
1-19 economy and by the visionary leadership of the city council and
1-20 chamber of commerce, which have worked together to ensure economic
1-21 diversity, job growth, and a favorable business climate that
1-22 remains hospitable to residents and visitors as well; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Garland is a major center for manufacturing in North
1-24 Texas and has a thriving electronics industry as well; this
2-1 thriving economy, along with a favorable location that provides
2-2 access to six major thoroughfares, has allowed Garland to become a
2-3 major distribution hub for the southwestern United States; and
2-4 WHEREAS, The community's proximity to the city of Dallas
2-5 affords residents many of the cultural opportunities that the
2-6 Dallas Metroplex has to offer while still allowing Garland
2-7 residents to maintain their own unique history and identity; with
2-8 numerous performing arts centers, museums, and theaters, Garland
2-9 provides its residents with many avenues of artistic and musical
2-10 expression; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Located near the shores of the beautiful and scenic
2-12 Lake Ray Hubbard, Garland offers abundant recreational activities
2-13 such as boating, fishing, waterskiing, and swimming; for those who
2-14 prefer a quieter form of relaxation, the 105-foot, double-deck
2-15 paddle wheeler Texas Queen provides romantic dinner cruises along
2-16 the picturesque lake; and
2-17 WHEREAS, The people of Garland take justifiable pride in the
2-18 many economic and recreational opportunities that their city
2-19 offers, as well as in the natural beauty of the region; they
2-20 celebrate their colorful heritage and spirit throughout the year
2-21 with festivals such as the Labor Day Parade, the July 4th
2-22 Celebration, the International Bazaar, and the Halloween Fun Run;
2-23 and
2-24 WHEREAS, Blessed with abundant commercial and natural
2-25 resources and an energetic and forward-looking population, this
2-26 unique city and its exceptional citizens have played a significant
2-27 role in Texas' development, and their many contributions to the
3-1 Lone Star State are indeed worthy of special legislative
3-2 recognition; now, therefore, be it
3-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
3-4 Legislature hereby recognize March 31, 1993, as Garland Day at the
3-5 Capitol and join the citizens of Garland in paying tribute to one
3-6 of Texas' finest cities; and, be it further
3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-8 forwarded to the city of Garland as a commemoration of this grand
3-9 occasion and as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
3-10 Representatives.
3-11 Driver
3-12 Representatives.
3-13 Hill
3-14 Driver