By: Shapiro, Leedom S.R. No. 222 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize the City of Richardson as it celebrates Richardson 1-4 Day on March 21, 1995; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Situated in northeast Dallas County and built 1-6 around a new station on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, 1-7 this settlement was called Breckenridge before the Civil War; 1-8 the name of the little community was changed in honor of 1-9 A. S. Richardson, a railroad official, in 1872; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Now home to over 76,000 people, the city 1-11 experienced its main growth as a result of the rapid growth 1-12 of Dallas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This prosperous town enjoys 27 parks covering 1-14 1,014 acres that offer fitness trails, swimming pools, and tennis 1-15 courts; most residents live within a half mile of a park; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Industry is the economic base of the area; it 1-17 includes more than 400 high tech and telecommunications companies; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, There is a fascinating historical farm and museum 1-20 at Owens Spring Creek Farm that includes an old-time blacksmith 1-21 shop, a farm kitchen, antiques, large Belgian draft horses, 1-22 Shetland horses, and small farm animals; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The town was incorporated in 1925, with T. F. McKamy 2-1 serving as its first mayor; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Richardson is the home of many honorable Texans who 2-3 are proud of their community and its history; and 2-4 WHEREAS, This charming community has as its greatest asset 2-5 its citizenry; they have made a town that is truly deserving of 2-6 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby declare March 21, 1995, as Richardson 2-9 Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to residents 2-10 of that fair city; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-12 town as a memento of this special day. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on February 15, 1995. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate