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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 229
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join representatives of Tarrant County and of the Coalition of |
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Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce in celebrating Tarrant |
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County Days at the State Capitol on February 25 and 26, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its creation in 1849, Tarrant County has |
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grown from a frontier community to a modern county providing a |
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wide array of opportunities for its residents, a vibrant business |
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economy, outstanding educational institutions, world-renowned |
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medical facilities, and diverse entertainment and cultural |
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facilities; and |
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WHEREAS, The new home of the Dallas Cowboys, Tarrant County |
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draws countless tourists each year for its exceptional sources of |
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entertainment, such as Six Flags Over Texas and the Fort Worth |
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Zoo, and for its outstanding museums, such as the Kimbell Art |
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Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum, both of which are located in |
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the county seat of Fort Worth; and |
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WHEREAS, Tarrant County's central location, major highway |
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and rail corridors, and exceptional air transportation |
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facilities are accommodating to business interests that range |
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from cattle and agriculture to such corporate giants as American |
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Airlines and Radio Shack; and |
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WHEREAS, The county owes much of its economic stability and |
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diversity to the leadership provided by the Coalition of Tarrant |
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County Chambers of Commerce; the coalition brings together |
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chambers of commerce from throughout the county to support public |
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policy initiatives that meet the needs of all county citizens and |
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that provide for positive growth; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of Tarrant County Days at the |
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State Capitol is an excellent opportunity for the legislature to |
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pay tribute to the unique history and qualities of Tarrant County |
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and the many contributions its citizens have made to the |
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development of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the representatives of |
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Tarrant County and of the Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of |
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Commerce on the occasion of Tarrant County Days at the State |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this event. |
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Nelson, Davis, Harris |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |