SR424 - Recognizing April 23, 2025, as Balch Springs Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 424          WHEREAS, Community leaders from Balch Springs are   gathering in Austin on April 23, 2025, to celebrate Balch Springs   Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Located in Dallas County, the town traces its   history to the 1870s, when John Balch, who had fought for the   independence of Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto and other   engagements, settled in the area with his family; his land   contained a permanent spring that became a gathering place for   nearby residents, and the settlement that took shape over the   following decades was named for him and this important water   source; and          WHEREAS, Balch Springs is a home-rule city that was   incorporated in 1953, when approximately 3,000 people lived   there; the population rose in the decades that followed, with an   increasing number of manufacturing companies and other   businesses opening their doors; and          WHEREAS, Today, this bustling city is home to around 27,000   people and serves as a southeastern gateway to the Metroplex; it   offers convenient access to the surrounding area as well as to   major interstate and international transportation routes, and   its location, combined with its forward-looking civic leadership   and productive workforce, has attracted numerous companies,   including a number of firms in the telecommunications industry;   and          WHEREAS, Quality of life is another factor in the city's   growth, and numerous residents have been drawn by its thriving   community atmosphere, highly regarded schools, and myriad   options for housing, entertainment, culture, and recreation,   which include a library and learning center, the DD Ranch Event   Center, the Baseball Nation Ballpark South, and the Premier Park   soccer fields; and          WHEREAS, Balch Springs offers an inviting mixture of   small-town charm and big-city amenities, and its citizens may   indeed take great pride in their community's ongoing   achievements; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 23, 2025, as Balch Springs   Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation   sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in   Austin.     Johnson                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 23, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate