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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mansfield residents have much to be proud of as they |
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gather at the State Capitol on February 17, 2009, to celebrate the |
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history and progress of their thriving community; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in southeastern Tarrant County and |
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northeastern Johnson County, Mansfield was settled following the |
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establishment of a steam-powered gristmill in 1857; named for the |
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mill's proprietors, Ralph Man and Julian Feild, the town became a |
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hub of flour and meal production during the Civil War; in 1870, the |
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Mansfield Male and Female College was founded and became one of the |
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state's most respected educational institutions before its closing |
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more than 15 years later; and |
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WHEREAS, Mansfield saw rapid growth in the latter half of the |
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20th century, transforming it from a rural community into a modern |
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suburb; home to major employers including Mouser Electronics, |
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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, and Simeus Foods |
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International, the city continues to attract new residents with its |
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vibrant economy and abundant residential development; Mansfield |
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I.S.D., one of the fastest growing school districts in the state, is |
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expected to add six new campuses by 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, A prosperous and vital Metroplex suburb, Mansfield |
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is beloved for its small-town quality of life that makes it a |
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welcome place to raise a family, seek opportunity, and engage in |
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civic affairs; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 2009, as Mansfield Day at |
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the Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all those in |
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attendance for an enjoyable visit to Austin. |