SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239 WHEREAS, The City of Irving is conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth and is adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; it has a population of approximately 197,000 and is still growing; and WHEREAS, Irving is home to more than 2,000 companies, including over 30 Fortune 500 corporations, and to the world headquarters of such Fortune 500 companies as ExxonMobil and Kimberly Clark; it is the location of the national and regional headquarters of such organizations as AAA Texas, Boy Scouts of America, EF Johnson, Flowserve, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, NEC America, Nokia, Microsoft, Verizon, and Zale; and WHEREAS, Irving is also home to two world-class business and residential communities, Las Colinas and Valley Ranch; and WHEREAS, The City of Irving supports education and is serviced by three "Recognized" public school districts; it is home to reputable private and charter schools and to institutions of higher education that provide superior educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Irving has a highly educated workforce of more than two million people, age 25 or over; they represent over 25 different national origins, reflecting Irving's multinational population; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby recognize March 1, 2005, as Irving Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes for the future to all associated with this exemplary city; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the City of Irving as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Shapiro, Harris ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate