TITLE: Celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day.

SUMMARY: Celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Arlington and Texans across the state in celebrating January 26, 2011, as Arlington to Austin Day; and WHEREAS, Named in honor of General Robert E. Lee's hometown in Virginia, Arlington is located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth and boasts a population of more than 365,000, making it one of the 50 most populous cities in the nation; and WHEREAS, Arlington welcomes more than 6.5 million visitors each year to such attractions as Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys; the city is hosting the 2011 Super Bowl, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans; and WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Arlington is a highly regarded research institution with a current all-time high enrollment of nearly 33,000 students; it offers nearly 190 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in an extensive range of disciplines; and WHEREAS, Arlington to Austin is a coalition of business, educational, and government leaders led by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce; the coalition travels to Austin during the legislative session to strengthen relationships with state agencies and elected and appointed officials; and WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that Arlington be recognized for its countless contributions to the culture and the economy of North Texas and our state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby welcome the delegation from Arlington to the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for a successful and memorable Arlington to Austin Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Harris, Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 25, 2011.