88R15781 JRI-D
 
  By: Geren H.R. No. 611
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Tarrant County are gathering in
  Austin on March 22 and 23, 2023, to celebrate Tarrant County Days at
  the State Capitol; 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; it 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 transformed itself from a
  frontier community into a contemporary and cosmopolitan center for
  business, education, culture, and tourism; with more than 2.1
  million people, it is the third-most populous county in Texas; its
  county seat, Fort Worth, is the state's fifth-largest city, and
  other notable communities include Arlington, North Richland Hills,
  Euless, Bedford, and Keller; and
         WHEREAS, Visitors from across the nation are drawn to such
  exciting, family-friendly attractions as Six Flags Over Texas and
  the Fort Worth Zoo, as well as to sporting events at Choctaw Stadium
  and the state-of-the-art AT&T Stadium; the county also boasts among
  its assets the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort
  Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which enjoy an
  international reputation, as well as the popular Fort Worth
  Stockyards National Historical District, which celebrates the
  city's unique Western heritage; and
         WHEREAS, Tarrant County is home to The University of Texas at
  Arlington and to the UT Arlington Research Institute, which aims 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; in addition to UTA and TCU, Tarrant
  County College offers residents outstanding, affordable
  educational opportunities, and young Texans in the county are
  served by Arlington ISD and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, which
  together enroll nearly 80,000 students; and
         WHEREAS, This North Texas county boasts a diversified economy
  and benefits from the presence of major employers such as American
  Airlines, whose headquarters is located in Fort Worth, and Lockheed
  Martin; its thriving business community is served by organizations,
  including local chambers of commerce, that are working to promote
  economic growth and foster a supportive climate for business; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Tarrant County are committed to
  honoring their rich and colorful history while building an even
  brighter future for the generations to come, and it is a privilege
  to recognize their industry, their achievements, and their public
  spirit; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 22 and 23, 2023, as Tarrant
  County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and enjoyable visit
  to Austin.