By Allen                                               H.R. No. 294
       74R7337 NBM-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Many proud residents of the City of Grand Prairie
    1-2  will travel to the State Capitol on March 1, 1995, to celebrate
    1-3  Grand Prairie Day; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, This prospering North Texas community was
    1-5  established at the end of the Civil War and was incorporated in
    1-6  1902; initially a farming community, the town grew slowly but
    1-7  steadily for the next 40 years until the United States entered
    1-8  World War II, when a growing need for products and supplies brought
    1-9  an influx of industry to Grand Prairie; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This economic boost spurred the city on to
   1-11  unprecedented growth, and today Grand Prairie is a dynamic and
   1-12  thriving metropolis with more than 100,000 proud Texans working to
   1-13  make their community and this state an even greater place to live;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Located in both Dallas and Tarrant counties, the
   1-16  city is in the center of the Dallas Metroplex and enjoys a
   1-17  culturally diverse population; home to a multitude of local,
   1-18  national, and international businesses, the city is justifiably
   1-19  proud of its visionary approaches to areas such as education and
   1-20  economic development; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Recreational and tourist opportunities abound
   1-22  throughout the city, including the Palace of Wax, Ripley's Believe
   1-23  It or Not, and Traders Village; scenic Lake Joe Pool and the area's
   1-24  numerous parks provide many venues for enjoying Texas' great
    2-1  natural beauty, and the city soon will add a luxurious Class I race
    2-2  track to its growing list of attractions; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is honored today
    2-4  by the visit of a delegation of Grand Prairie community and
    2-5  business leaders; organizations represented in this distinguished
    2-6  group include the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce and its various
    2-7  committees and staff, the city council, the City of Grand Prairie
    2-8  and its various departments, and the public school system; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, The interest of these citizens in the operations of
   2-10  state government and, in particular, the legislative process merits
   2-11  special recognition, as this type of commitment and dedication
   2-12  forms the very backbone of the democratic process; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, These outstanding individuals, and indeed all the
   2-14  residents of Grand Prairie, can take great pride in their
   2-15  community's heritage and should look to the future with great
   2-16  anticipation; this unique city and its exceptional citizens have
   2-17  played a significant role in Texas' development, and their many
   2-18  contributions to the Lone Star State surely will continue for many
   2-19  years to come; now, therefore, be it
   2-20        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-21  Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 1995, as Grand Prairie Day at
   2-22  the Capitol and join the citizens of Grand Prairie in paying
   2-23  tribute to one of Texas' finest cities; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-25  forwarded to the City of Grand Prairie as a commemoration of this
   2-26  grand occasion and as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-27  House of Representatives.