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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Arlington and Texans across the state in |
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celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Named in honor of General Robert E. Lee's hometown |
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in Virginia, Arlington is located midway between Dallas and Fort |
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Worth and boasts a population of more than 365,000, making it one |
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of the 50 most populous cities in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Arlington welcomes more than 6.5 million visitors |
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each year to such attractions as Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas |
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Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys; the city is hosting the 2011 |
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Super Bowl, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans; and |
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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is a highly |
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regarded research institution with a current all-time high |
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enrollment of nearly 33,000 students; it offers nearly 190 |
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bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in an extensive range |
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of disciplines; and |
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WHEREAS, Arlington to Austin is a coalition of business, |
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educational, and government leaders led by the Arlington Chamber |
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of Commerce; the coalition travels to Austin during the |
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legislative session to strengthen relationships with state |
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agencies and elected and appointed officials; and |
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WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that Arlington be recognized |
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for its countless contributions to the culture and the economy of |
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North Texas and our state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby welcome the delegation from Arlington to the |
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State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for a successful and |
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memorable Arlington to Austin Day; 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 special day. |
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Harris, Davis |
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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 January 25, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |