SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 302
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	welcome the delegation from Tarrant County and join in the
	celebration of Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on
	March 1 and 2, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Named for General Edward H. Tarrant of the
	Republic of Texas Militia, Tarrant County was created in 1849 as
	one of 26 counties formed from the original Peters Colony, and
	its county seat is Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Tarrant County has evolved from a
	frontier community into a modern center for business, education,
	and world-class culture; the 2010 census recorded 1,809,034
	residents in Tarrant County, making it the third most populous
	county in Texas and the 16th most populous county in the nation;
	the county is home to 20 outstanding public school districts; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County is a cultural hub in North Texas
	that is known for such award-winning museums as the Kimbell Art
	Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum, which showcase outstanding
	collections of classic and American art; an array of family
	entertainment destinations and tourist attractions, such as Six
	Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo, and the AT&T Stadium draw
	visitors from around the world; other area attractions include
	historic downtown Grapevine, the shops at Grapevine Mills,
	Southlake Town Square, Sundance Square, and the Fort Worth
	Stockyards; and
	WHEREAS, The county's diverse and prosperous business
	community ranges from cattle ranching to small businesses to
	multinational corporations and includes leaders in the defense,
	aerospace, and transportation industries; Dallas-Fort Worth
	International Airport, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort
	Worth, and the Fort Worth Alliance Airport all contribute to the
	regional and state economy; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County is also home to many excellent
	institutions of higher education, which provide opportunities
	for a variety of students and produce a highly educated
	workforce; these institutions include The University of Texas at
	Arlington, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at
	Fort Worth, Texas Christian University, Tarrant County College,
	the College of Saint Thomas More, Arlington Baptist College,
	Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College, Tarleton State
	University--Fort Worth, and Texas Wesleyan University; and
	WHEREAS, The visiting Tarrant County delegation of civic,
	academic, and business leaders is headed by County Judge B. Glen
	Whitley and County Commissioners Roy C. Brooks, Andy H. Nguyen,
	Gary Fickes, and J. D. Johnson; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Tarrant County have worked hard to
	build and sustain their vibrant community, and they can be justly
	proud of their rich history, their many achievements, and their
	enduring public spirit; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby recognize March 1 and 2, 2017, as Tarrant
	County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
	delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable
	visit to Austin; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	Nelson, Birdwell, Burton, Hancock
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate