SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Irving in celebrating February 8, 2011, as Irving Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Home to more than 215,000 citizens, Irving began a period of rapid growth in the mid-20th century with the opening of the Plymouth Park Shopping Center, the University of Dallas, and the Irving Community Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Irving boasts the global headquarters of such Fortune 500 companies as ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, and the Fluor Corporation; the home office of the Boy Scouts of America is located in the city, along with its National Scouting Museum, which contains the world's largest collection of original Norman Rockwell scouting artwork; and

WHEREAS, The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce is the state's first Five Star Chamber of Commerce and ably represents the city's business interests; the city offers residents and visitors alike numerous cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Irving has become one of the premier places in the state in which to live, work, and raise a family; its citizens are proudly facing the future while embracing their rich history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Irving for their many contributions to the prosperity and well-being of the state and extend to their delegation best wishes for a memorable Irving Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro, Harris

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate