SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
         WHEREAS, Proud citizens and community leaders from Grand
  Prairie are visiting the State Capitol on February 26 and 27,
  2025, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity to honor
  this vibrant North Texas city; and
         WHEREAS, Located west of downtown Dallas in Dallas,
  Tarrant, and Ellis Counties, Grand Prairie traces its roots back
  to 1863, when A. M. Dechman's wagon broke down on his trip from
  Jacksonville, Texas, to Fort Belknap with supplies for the army
  commissary; he traded his broken wagon, ox team, and $200 for a
  239-acre tract of land; and
         WHEREAS, The community became known as Deckman, or
  Dechman, when a post office was constructed in 1874, and the
  arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway brought additional
  growth; the railroad company had already started referring to the
  town as "Grand Prairie," which officially became the city's name
  in 1877; Grand Prairie was incorporated in 1902, and the area
  experienced a significant boom during the Second World War, when
  a military flight training center and an aircraft production
  factory were established nearby, bringing the city's population
  from 1,595 to approximately 18,000; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Grand Prairie is home to more than 200,000
  residents, and as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it is
  in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation; the Grand
  Prairie Chamber of Commerce has played an important role in
  enhancing the city's economic vitality and quality of life and in
  promoting, strengthening, and expanding its business community;
  and
         WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike benefit from the
  community's many popular attractions, including the Lynn Creek
  Park and Marina, the Grand Prairie Historical Museum, Asia Times
  Square, and the Hong Kong Market; the city also hosts a number of
  annual events, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, the Prairie
  Lights Christmas display, and the Gathering at the Village; with
  52 parks and 6 lake areas, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the
  city for such activities as hiking, water sports, and camping;
  and
         WHEREAS, Acknowledging their rich history as they work to
  build an even brighter future, the citizens of Grand Prairie are
  justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to
  honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 26 and 27, 2025, as Grand
  Prairie Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
  visiting delegation.
 
  Johnson, West
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 27, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate