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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Balch Springs are gathering at the |
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State Capitol on March 4, 2009, to gain further insight into the |
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workings of state government; and |
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WHEREAS, This North Texas community has a fascinating history |
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that can be traced back to the late 19th century, when John M. Balch |
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first settled the area; according to local legend, the Balch family |
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made the natural springs available as a meeting place and as a |
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communal water source for their neighbors; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1885, Dallas County established the region's |
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first school; seven decades later, citizens voted to incorporate, |
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and since that time, the population has grown to nearly 20,000; and |
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WHEREAS, With the 81st Legislative Session well under way, |
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the Capitol Complex is a source of great activity, offering |
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visiting Balch Springs residents an excellent opportunity to see |
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state government in action and to form a stronger partnership with |
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their state legislators; 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 March 4, 2009, as Balch Springs State |
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Government Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the |
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members of the delegation for an enjoyable and memorable visit to |
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Austin. |