Texas SR 40: In memory of Ralph T. Cloud.

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89(R) SR 40 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  

  

   

 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

   

        WHEREAS, Proud residents of Dallas are gathering in Austin 

  

 on February 4, 2025, for Dallas Day at the State Capitol; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Founded in 1841 and formally incorporated in 

  

 1856, Dallas has grown into a thriving metropolis with a 

  

 population of more than 1.3 million people; it serves as a hub for 

  

 business, innovation, and culture, and its diverse economy 

  

 includes finance, technology, health care, manufacturing, and 

  

 transportation; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, A leader in corporate headquarters relocations, 

  

 economic development, and job creation, Dallas is home to 

  

 numerous Fortune 500 companies; the city's business-friendly 

  

 environment, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location 

  

 make it a powerhouse in the state, national, and global 

  

 economies; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Dallas offers premier shopping and dining 

  

 experiences along with a vibrant arts community, which includes 

  

 renowned cultural institutions such as the Dallas Museum of Art, 

  

 the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the Nasher Sculpture 

  

 Center, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center; in addition, the 

  

 Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts 

  

 district in the nation; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Dallas is a hub for sports and recreation; the 

  

 city is home to the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, and 

  

 residents are also devoted to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, 

  

 and FC Dallas, which play their home games in nearby cities; Fair 

  

 Park, home to the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium and the annual 

  

 State Fair of Texas, remains a cherished institution, drawing 

  

 millions of visitors each year; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, The city offers exceptional green spaces and 

  

 recreational opportunities, including Klyde Warren Park, White 

  

 Rock Lake, and the Katy Trail, promoting a high quality of life 

  

 for all those who live and work in the community; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical 

  

 Center and Baylor University Medical Center stand as pillars of 

  

 excellence in health care and medical research, providing 

  

 world-class treatment and attracting top-tier medical 

  

 professionals; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Dallas continues to make significant strides in 

  

 sustainability and innovation, with advancements in renewable 

  

 energy, green building initiatives, and extensive public 

  

 transportation options, including Dallas Area Rapid Transit 

  

 (DART), one of the largest light rail networks in the nation; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, The city's leaders, in partnership with 

  

 organizations such as the Dallas Regional Chamber, remain 

  

 committed to economic growth, education, and community 

  

 development, ensuring that Dallas remains one of the most vibrant 

  

 and forward-thinking cities in the United States; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, With its bold spirit and dynamic vision, Dallas 

  

 exemplifies the motto "Live large. Think big." and its citizens 

  

 may take justifiable pride in the important role their community 

  

 continues to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now, 

  

 therefore, be it

  

  

        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th 

  

 Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2025, as Dallas Day at 

  

 the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting 

  

 delegation.

  

  

 Johnson, Hall, Parker, West

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     President of the Senate

  

  
  

  

  
     I hereby certify that the 

  

  
 above Resolution was adopted by 

  

  
 the Senate on February 5, 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     Secretary of the Senat