SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the citizens of North Richland Hills in observing the city's 
50th anniversary, which will be celebrated on April 25, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The subdivision that would become North Richland 
Hills was developed in 1952 by Clarence Jones, who had maintained 
a stock farm in the area north and west of Pipeline Drive and 
Grapevine Highway; and
	WHEREAS, In early 1953, the subdivision's residents 
petitioned Richland Hills for annexation but received no 
immediate response; a citizen committee met in February and 
decided to form a private organization, the North Richland Hills 
Civic League, to foster cooperation, good government, and the 
social welfare of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Although the idea of incorporation was 
controversial and not widely publicized, the subdivision's 
residents held an election on April 25, 1953, and voters elected 
24 to 23 to incorporate; today, the City of North Richland Hills 
continues to thrive and is an enjoyable place to live and visit; 
and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of North Richland Hills can reflect 
on their history with great pride, and they can look forward to a 
future of opportunities and challenges as they celebrate 50 years 
of growth and development; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the City of North Richland
Hills on its 50th anniversary and extend to its citizens best 
wishes for a joyful anniversary celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of North Richland Hills as an expression of high 
regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate