SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 953

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the City of Dalworthington Gardens on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, which is being celebrated with the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker on June 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, The City of Dalworthington Gardens can trace its history to the New Deal programs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; it was originally begun as part of a subsistence homestead program under the National Industrial Recovery Act; in 1936, it was incorporated into its management division, the Dalworthington Homestead Association, which signed a management contract with the Resettlement Administration that same year; residents voted to incorporate as a town in 1949, and the town became a city in 1968; and

WHEREAS, Today, the City of Dalworthington Gardens is the only remaining subsistence homestead project that continues to exist as an autonomous community in this state; it maintains its rural atmosphere as an oasis of small-town life in the midst of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Dalworthington Gardens look eagerly to the promise of the future while continuing to celebrate their colorful past; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of the City of Dalworthington Gardens on their many contributions to the rich history and culture of our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 75th anniversary celebration; 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.

Harris

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate