SCR18 - Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      S.C.R. No. 18         SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION   WHEREAS, The Town of Trophy Club has demonstrated an   exceptional commitment to fostering patriotism among its   citizenry; and          WHEREAS, In 1985, the year of its incorporation, Trophy Club   raised the American flag at the intersection of State Highway 114   and Trophy Club Drive; this location at the entrance to the town had   hosted Independence Day celebrations carried out by local families   since the early 1970s; today, the flag continues to fly at the site,   a proud symbol of the town residents' love of country; Old Glory is   also displayed daily at seven other civic spaces thanks to the   efforts of the Trophy Club Fire Department, and every Fourth of   July, the Stars & Stripes Committee places flags along every street   in town; and          WHEREAS, Trophy Club originated as a small, golf-centric   retreat that quickly became home to numerous Dallas-area executives   and retirees; over the years, the master-planned town has grown   into a lively residential community with more than 14,000   residents; the population is deeply engaged in community-oriented   activities, including school functions, church services, and the   meetings of town advisory groups, clubs, and other organizations;   local events such as the Medal of Honor Motorcade Celebration,   Patriot Day Ceremony, and Memorial Day Ceremony are designed to   bring people together, strengthen bonds, and encourage a spirit of   service among citizens of all ages; and          WHEREAS, In 2014, Trophy Club adopted a logo that reflects   the town's deep sense of patriotism, and its red, white, and blue   design features a star as a key element; the town has given its   public spaces such names as Independence Park, Freedom Dog Park,   and Harmony Park, signaling a love of liberty and unity and a   respect for those who have served in the nation's military;   Veteran's Memorial Park, located on land donated by the town, was   established by the Trophy Club Women's Club and is maintained by the   town in association with the Metroport Veterans Association; other   patriotic civic groups include the Honor Our Wounded Military   Foundation and Trophy Club Rotary; and          WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Town of Trophy Club has set   an inspiring example by making patriotism a centerpiece of   community life and civic engagement, and its efforts deserve to be   duly recognized; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town   of Patriotism; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of   Section 391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in   effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is   finally passed by the legislature.         ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House              ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                 I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the Senate   on April 24, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.   ______________________________                                               Secretary of the Senate          I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House   on May 28, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 110, Nays 13,   seven present not voting.   ______________________________                                               Chief Clerk of the House       Approved:     ______________________________                Date       ______________________________              Governor