From
Cathy DiMaggio
Title
Resolution of support for proposed legislation to designate SH360 South from IH-20 to US 287 as the Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
Presenter
Tom Hart, City Managaer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The member cities of the Southeast Tarrant Transportation (SETT) have come together to support the designation of the SH360 South Extension as the "Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway" since Senator Harris was a strong proponent of this extension from the inception of the project.
Financial Consideration
NA
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION DESIGNATING THE SH360 SOUTH EXTENSION AS THE SENATOR CHRIS HARRIS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Whereas, the Southeast Tarrant Transportation (SETT) Partnership is comprised of Tarrant County, the cities of Arlington, Kennedale, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie, area chambers of commerce, businesses, and citizens; and
WHEREAS, SETT strives to develop transportation projects within southeast Tarrant County through a collaborative approach between local government, state officials, and business and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Senator Chris Harris was a thoughtful and insightful state legislator, having served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991 and the Texas Senate from 1991 to 2013; and
WHEREAS, Senator Harris also served the people of North Texas as an accomplished attorney focusing on family and business law; and
WHEREAS, Senator Harris’ legislative accomplishments are many, and include leading the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) into one of the premier universities in the state of Texas and the Nation, and securing funding for a number of essential UTA programs, including the renowned College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the College of Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Senator Harris was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the extension of State Highway 360 (SH 360) from IH-20 to US 287; and
Whereas, Southeast Tarrant County and the State of Texas, lost a valuable citizen and leader in 2015, with the passing of Senator Chris Harris, and his distinguished service and significant accomplishments will ensure that his legacy is honored.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership, on behalf of its members, supports and encourages the 85th Session of the Texas Legislature to designate SH 360 South from IH-20 to US 287 as the Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway.
Section 2. the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership, on behalf of its members, encourages area businesses, community leaders, the Regional Transportation Council, and the North Texas Tollway Authority to do their part in (issue resolutions) supporting the legislative designation of this section of SH 360 South as the Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 21, 2017.