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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Garland are gathering in |
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Austin on February 20, 2019, to celebrate Garland Day at the |
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State 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 sixth-largest city in the Dallas/Fort |
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Worth Metroplex, with area in Collin, Rockwall, and Dallas |
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Counties, Garland is home to more than 230,000 people and such |
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major employers as The Kraft Heinz Company, US Foods, Epiroc |
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Drilling Solutions, and Hatco, which contribute greatly to the |
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area's economy; in 2015, Garland was recognized as the |
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eighth-best-run city in the country; moreover, it has been ranked |
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as the second-best city in the State of Texas for saving money, |
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and in 2008, CNN placed it on its list of "Top 100 Places to |
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Live"; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Garland enjoy numerous amenities, |
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including nearly 3,000 acres of parkland; the Firewheel Town |
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Center is an outdoor mall offering access to more than 100 |
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businesses and a movie theater, and 5th Street Crossing at |
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Garland Station is a mixed-use development that helped to |
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revitalize Garland's historic downtown; and |
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WHEREAS, With 56,000 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 the district's Hillside Academy for Excellence |
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has been recognized by the United States Department of Education |
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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 |
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citizens of Garland as they continue to work toward an even |
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brighter future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Garland Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |
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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 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |