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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of Garland has earned statewide recognition |
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in the 2011 Governor's Community Achievement Awards program; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas |
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Department of Transportation, the awards pay tribute to towns that |
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excel in their efforts to improve their outdoor spaces; honorees |
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are chosen based on initiatives that encourage citizens, |
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businesses, schools, local government, and youth to maintain and |
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enhance the physical appearance of their community; and |
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WHEREAS, Receiving third place among cities with more than |
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180,000 residents, Garland was honored for several programs, |
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including the Green 101 classes, the local Healthy Living Expo, and |
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the Keep Garland Beautiful landscaping project at Rick Oden Park; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Garland has demonstrated an ongoing |
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commitment to the environment through its wide-ranging efforts, and |
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in so doing, it is improving the quality of life in the area and |
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setting a noteworthy example for other communities across the |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Garland on earning |
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third place in the 2011 Governor's Community Achievement Awards |
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program and extend to all those involved with this effort sincere |
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best wishes for the future; 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 as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |