SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to join the residents of Tarrant County and the Coalition
of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce in celebrating
Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol on February 26, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County was created in 1849 and named for 
General Edward H. Tarrant; the fourth most populous county in 
Texas, it is home to the international headquarters of such 
corporate giants as American Airlines, Burlington Northern
Santa Fe, Pier 1, and Radio Shack; and
	WHEREAS, Opportunities for educational growth and job 
skills training are provided by such outstanding Tarrant County 
institutions of higher education as Tarrant County College, 
Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University,
the University of North Texas Health Science Center,
The University of Texas at Arlington, and The University of Texas 
at Arlington, Fort Worth, also home to the Automation and 
Robotics Research Institute; and
	WHEREAS, Located in North Central Texas on the Grand Prairie 
and Blackland Prairies, Tarrant County is a popular area for 
vacationing, and today, the flavor of the Old West is still 
inspiring in the county's ranch lands, museums, art, and 
recreational centers; and
	WHEREAS, The county is home to some of the state's most 
outstanding cultural attractions, including the Amon G. Carter 
Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the 
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History; and
	WHEREAS, Located in Fort Worth, the county seat, the
Amon G. Carter Museum contains a fabulous collection of American 
art, featuring permanent collections of Frederic Remington and 
Charles M. Russell; and
	WHEREAS, Famous for its nationally known tourism centers, 
such as the Fort Worth Stockyards, Six Flags Over Texas, and 
Grapevine Mills Mall, Tarrant County is often referred to as 
"Where the West Begins"; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County is an important national and 
international transportation crossroads at the geographic center 
of the hemisphere, featuring the intersection of major highway 
and rail corridors and the outstanding air transportation 
facilities, Alliance Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International 
Airport, and Meacham International Airport; and
	WHEREAS, The county owes much of its economic stability
and diversity to the leadership provided by the Coalition of
Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce; the coalition represents 
more than 10,000 business organizations; and
	WHEREAS, The coalition brings together 23 chambers of 
commerce from throughout Tarrant County to support public policy 
initiatives that meet the needs of employers, employees, and all 
county citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Noted for its many contributions to the overall 
quality of life in Tarrant County, the coalition builds 
productive partnerships between the business community and


local, state, and federal governments to provide for positive 
growth in business and workforce development; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the Coalition of Tarrant County 
Chambers of Commerce and the residents of Tarrant County deserve 
credit for maintaining the county's vitality and quality of life 
and for preserving its many amenities in the face of urban growth 
and industrial development; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the people of Tarrant County
on their achievements and their contributions to our state and 
extend best wishes to them for a joyous Tarrant County Day; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for the residents of Tarrant County and the Coalition of
Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce as an expression of esteem 
from the Texas Senate.


Harris                                                                      

Brimer                                                                        

Nelson                                                                        




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 26, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate