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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of North Richland Hills gathered in March |
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2007 to celebrate the grand opening of Dr. Pillow Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Many months in the planning, this 6.5-acre |
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recreation area features a hike and bike trail, covered picnic |
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area, playground with climbing rocks, swings, slides, and a Texas |
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Mission façade with seating area; and |
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WHEREAS, The park is named in honor of Dr. David Pillow, who |
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opened the city's first health care facility, Pillow-Rush Medical |
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and Surgical Clinic, in 1955; as Dr. Pillow's practice grew, the |
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center expanded and was renamed Northeast Medical and Surgical |
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Clinic, which later became North Hills Hospital; nearly 30 years |
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after establishing his practice, Dr. Pillow became chairman of the |
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North Hills Hospital board of trustees; and |
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WHEREAS, The growth of North Richland Hills has led to an |
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increased demand for outdoor recreational facilities to support the |
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needs of an active community, and urban environments make it |
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increasingly necessary to preserve green spaces as sanctuaries for |
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wildlife and as places of quiet reflection; and |
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WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure to formally welcome a |
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significant community resource into the lives of North Richland |
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Hills residents and to recognize the individuals who have made this |
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fine park a reality; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Dr. Pillow Park and |
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extend to all those who have worked to ensure the success of the |
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project sincere congratulations on a job well done. |