2023S0317-1 03/21/23
 
  By: Hancock, BirdwellKing, Parker S.R. No. 343
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Tarrant County in celebrating Tarrant County Days at
  the State Capitol on March 22 and 23, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Created in 1849, Tarrant County has a history
  rooted in the Old West, having served as the terminus point for
  cattle drives during the 19th century; the county was named after
  General Edward H. Tarrant, who commanded Republic of Texas
  militia forces at the Battle of Village Creek in 1841; and
         WHEREAS, Tarrant County has evolved from a frontier
  community into a contemporary and cosmopolitan center for
  business, education, culture, and tourism; with more than 2
  million people, it is the third most populous county in Texas;
  the county seat, Fort Worth, is the state's fifth-largest city,
  and other sizeable communities include Arlington, North Richland
  Hills, Euless, Bedford, and Keller; and
         WHEREAS, Visitors from across the nation are drawn to such
  family-friendly attractions as Six Flags Over Texas and the Fort
  Worth Zoo, as well as to sporting events at Choctaw Stadium and
  AT&T Stadium; the county also is a center for art and history,
  with the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth,
  and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which enjoy an
  international reputation, and the popular Fort Worth Stockyards
  National Historical District, which celebrates the city's
  Western heritage; and
         WHEREAS, Tarrant County is home to The University of Texas
  at Arlington, a Tier One university, and to The University of
  Texas at Arlington Research Institute, which plans to become a
  global leader in advanced manufacturing, medical technologies,
  applied robotics, and environmental engineering; in Fort Worth,
  Texas Christian University continues to build on its long
  tradition of excellence, while Tarrant County College offers
  residents outstanding and affordable educational opportunities;
  young Texans in the county are served by the Arlington
  Independent School District and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford
  Independent School District, which together enroll nearly 80,000
  students; and
         WHEREAS, Tarrant County has a diversified economy and
  benefits from the presence of such major employers as American
  Airlines and Lockheed Martin; the county's thriving business
  community is served by organizations and local chambers of
  commerce that work to promote economic growth and foster a
  supportive climate for business; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Tarrant County continue to honor
  their rich and colorful history while building an even brighter
  future for the generations to come, and it is indeed fitting that
  the residents of Tarrant County receive special recognition on
  their achievements and their contributions to the Lone Star
  State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby join in celebrating March 22 and 23, 2023, as
  Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
  visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a productive and
  enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the visiting delegation as an expression of esteem from the Texas
  Senate.