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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In response to an impending population boom, the |
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City of Terrell has developed an impressive model for planned |
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development that is gaining wide recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Terrell currently is home to about 16,000 people, |
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but more than 50,000 new residents are expected to settle there by |
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2025, and the population increase will result in the construction |
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of about 22,000 new homes; city officials are meeting this |
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incredible challenge with an innovative plan to encourage desirable |
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development while avoiding tax hikes and curbing runaway growth |
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that would diminish the character of the historic rural community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Through the use of special district laws, area |
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leaders have designated approximately 11,000 presently undeveloped |
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acres for the master plan and are working to ensure that new |
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housing, infrastructure, and commercial ventures in the area will |
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continue to reflect high standards and that resources will be |
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available to meet the increased demand for services; and |
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WHEREAS, The Terrell city design model of regional |
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cooperation, intergovernmental partnerships, and prudent financial |
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arrangements has been the subject of articles in national |
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publications, including Nation's Cities Weekly, which printed an |
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article by Terrell city manager Torry Edwards in the February 9, |
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2009, issue, and Public Works Management and Policy, which included |
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a case study about Terrell in 2007; additionally, Mayor Hal |
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Richards has been invited to a north central Texas regional mayor's |
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conference to present the Terrell design model as a "best business |
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practice"; and |
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WHEREAS, The visionary, thoughtful approach the city has |
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taken in preparing for the challenges and opportunities of |
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population growth will greatly benefit area residents in the years |
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to come and has set high standards for other communities to emulate, |
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and Terrell civic leaders merit high praise for their notable |
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accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the City of |
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Terrell on the national recognition received by its exemplary model |
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for sustainable development and that all those involved in the |
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innovative planning efforts be commended for their outstanding |
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contributions; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the City of Terrell as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |