TITLE: Celebrating Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on March 2 and 3, 2011.

SUMMARY: Celebrating Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on March 2 and 3, 2011.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the representatives of Tarrant County and the Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce in celebrating Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on March 2 and 3, 2011; and WHEREAS, Tarrant County was created in 1849 and has made the transformation from a frontier community to a modern, contemporary center for business, education, and world-class culture; and WHEREAS, Tarrant County draws visitors from around the world with outstanding entertainment and tourist attractions; Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo, and the Dallas Cowboys' new state-of-the-art stadium provide many opportunities for enjoyment for the entire family; Tarrant County is known for its exemplary museums, with the Kimbell Art Museum and the Amon G. Carter Museum offering the best in classic and American art; and WHEREAS, Sports enthusiasts have recently enjoyed such high-profile events as Super Bowl XLV, which was held in the new Cowboys Stadium and drew a crowd of more than 103,000, the second-highest attendance total in the history of the Super Bowl, and teams based in Tarrant County have brought great pride to the region as the Texas Rangers earned their first ticket to the World Series by winning the American League championship last year, and the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, under the leadership of Coach Gary Patterson, have become one of the most successful football programs in the nation, capping their second consecutive undefeated regular season by winning the Rose Bowl in dramatic fashion; and WHEREAS, The Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce provides support and leadership to a diverse and prosperous business community; industries range from such iconic businesses as cattle ranching to major multinational corporations like American Airlines and Radio Shack; and WHEREAS, The people of Tarrant County are confidently facing a promising future while continuing to embrace their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the representatives of Tarrant County and the Coalition of Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce on the occasion of Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special event. Harris, Davis, Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2011.