TITLE: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Tarrant County and members of the Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce are gathering in Austin on February 6, 2013, to celebrate Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Created in 1849, Tarrant County has transformed itself from a frontier community into a contemporary and cosmopolitan center for business, education, culture, and tourism; 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 the Rangers Ballpark and the state-of-the-art Cowboys 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; and WHEREAS, Tarrant County is home to the rapidly expanding 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; the school has also recently completed a $164 million renovation of the Amon G. Carter Stadium, home field of the Horned Frogs; in addition to UTA and TCU, Tarrant County College offers residents outstanding, affordable educational opportunities; its five campuses posted a total official enrollment in the fall of 2012 of more than 50,000; and WHEREAS, This North Texas county boasts a diversified economy, one whose facets include cattle ranches and multinational corporations, such as American Airlines and RadioShack; the Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce contributes to the strength of the county's economy by working to advance the goals of its member organizations and to foster a supportive business environment; 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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2013, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and enjoyable visit to Austin. Patrick Burnam Capriglione Collier Geren Goldman Klick Krause Stickland Turner of Tarrant Zedler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 315 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House