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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 199
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Garland are gathering in Austin |
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on February 15, 2017, to celebrate Garland Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Named for Augustus H. Garland, who served as |
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attorney general of the United States, the city began as the site |
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of a new post office that was established in 1887 between the |
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communities of Duck Creek and Embree; the population grew to 478 |
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over the next few years, and Garland was incorporated in 1891; and |
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WHEREAS, Now the 12th-largest city in Texas, with area in |
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Collin and Rockwall as well as Dallas Counties, Garland is home |
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to more than 230,000 people and such major employers as Kraft |
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Foods, Hatco, Baylor Medical Center, and L3 Communications, |
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which contribute greatly to the area's economy; in 2015, Garland |
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was recognized as the eighth-best-run city in the country; |
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moreover, it has been ranked as the second-best city in the State |
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of Texas for saving money, and in 2008, CNN placed it on its list |
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of "Top 100 Places to Live"; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Garland enjoy numerous amenities, |
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including six recreation centers and more than 60 parks across |
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nearly 3,000 acres; the Firewheel Town Center is an outdoor |
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mall offering access to more than 100 businesses and a movie |
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theater, and 5th Street Crossing at Garland Station is a |
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mixed-use development that helped to revitalize Garland's |
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historic downtown; and |
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WHEREAS, With 57,000 students, Garland Independent School |
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District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts |
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in the state; it emphasizes community involvement and access to |
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technology, and in 2016, the district's Hillside Academy for |
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Excellence was recognized by the United States Department of |
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Education as a National Blue Ribbon School; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic city is one of the Lone Star State's |
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great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the citizens |
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of Garland as they continue to work toward an even brighter future; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Garland Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |
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Huffines, Hall |
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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 15, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |