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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Town of Trophy Club has demonstrated an |
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exceptional commitment to fostering patriotism among its |
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citizenry; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1985, the year of its incorporation, Trophy Club |
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raised the American flag at the intersection of State Highway 114 |
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and Trophy Club Drive; this location at the entrance to the town had |
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hosted Independence Day celebrations carried out by local families |
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since the early 1970s; today, the flag continues to fly at the site, |
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a proud symbol of the town residents' love of country; Old Glory is |
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also displayed daily at seven other civic spaces thanks to the |
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efforts of the Trophy Club Fire Department, and every Fourth of |
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July, the Stars & Stripes Committee places flags along every street |
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in town; and |
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WHEREAS, Trophy Club originated as a small, golf-centric |
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retreat that quickly became home to numerous Dallas-area executives |
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and retirees; over the years, the master-planned town has grown |
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into a lively residential community with more than 14,000 |
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residents; the population is deeply engaged in community-oriented |
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activities, including school functions, church services, and the |
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meetings of town advisory groups, clubs, and other organizations; |
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local events such as the Medal of Honor Motorcade Celebration, |
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Patriot Day Ceremony, and Memorial Day Ceremony are designed to |
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bring people together, strengthen bonds, and encourage a spirit of |
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service among citizens of all ages; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2014, Trophy Club adopted a logo that reflects |
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the town's deep sense of patriotism, and its red, white, and blue |
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design features a star as a key element; the town has given its |
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public spaces such names as Independence Park, Freedom Dog Park, |
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and Harmony Park, signaling a love of liberty and unity and a |
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respect for those who have served in the nation's military; |
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Veteran's Memorial Park, located on land donated by the town, was |
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established by the Trophy Club Women's Club and is maintained by the |
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town in association with the Metroport Veterans Association; other |
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patriotic civic groups include the Honor Our Wounded Military |
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Foundation and Trophy Club Rotary; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Town of Trophy Club has set |
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an inspiring example by making patriotism a centerpiece of |
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community life and civic engagement, and its efforts deserve to be |
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duly recognized; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town |
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of Patriotism; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of |
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Section 391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in |
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effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is |
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finally passed by the legislature. |