SR131 - Recognizing February 26 and 27, 2025, as Grand Prairie Days.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131          WHEREAS, Proud citizens and community leaders from Grand   Prairie are visiting the State Capitol on February 26 and 27,   2025, and this occasion offers a welcome opportunity to honor   this vibrant North Texas city; and          WHEREAS, Located west of downtown Dallas in Dallas,   Tarrant, and Ellis Counties, Grand Prairie traces its roots back   to 1863, when A. M. Dechman's wagon broke down on his trip from   Jacksonville, Texas, to Fort Belknap with supplies for the army   commissary; he traded his broken wagon, ox team, and $200 for a   239-acre tract of land; and          WHEREAS, The community became known as Deckman, or   Dechman, when a post office was constructed in 1874, and the   arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway brought additional   growth; the railroad company had already started referring to the   town as "Grand Prairie," which officially became the city's name   in 1877; Grand Prairie was incorporated in 1902, and the area   experienced a significant boom during the Second World War, when   a military flight training center and an aircraft production   factory were established nearby, bringing the city's population   from 1,595 to approximately 18,000; and          WHEREAS, Today, Grand Prairie is home to more than 200,000   residents, and as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it is   in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation; the Grand   Prairie Chamber of Commerce has played an important role in   enhancing the city's economic vitality and quality of life and in   promoting, strengthening, and expanding its business community;   and          WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike benefit from the   community's many popular attractions, including the Lynn Creek   Park and Marina, the Grand Prairie Historical Museum, Asia Times   Square, and the Hong Kong Market; the city also hosts a number of   annual events, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, the Prairie   Lights Christmas display, and the Gathering at the Village; with   52 parks and 6 lake areas, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the   city for such activities as hiking, water sports, and camping;   and          WHEREAS, Acknowledging their rich history as they work to   build an even brighter future, the citizens of Grand Prairie are   justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to   honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 26 and 27, 2025, as Grand   Prairie Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation.     Johnson, West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 27, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate