On December 2, the City of Arlington will recognize artist Daniel Miller, the local resident who designed the new commemorative Texas state quarter. Miller was recently notified by the Governor’s office that his design has been chosen as part of the 50 states quarter series. Miller will be recognized for his contribution at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the City’s Municipal Building.

"The Texas commemorative quarter will soon become part of our nation’s coinage," Mayor Robert Cluck said. "I'm proud that the design of Daniel Miller, an Arlington resident, has been chosen for its artistic vision of our great state."

The state quarter design has an outline of the state of Texas, a prominent lone star with the words "The Lone Star State" and a rope circle. It was submitted in July 2002 by the Texas Quarter Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee to the U.S. Mint Citizen Coin Advisory Committee as the preferred Texas design.

"It's a wonderful privilege and a great honor to be able to give something back to Texas." Miller said. "My hope is that the Texas quarter, like the bold, distinctive Texas flag, will stand out as a symbol of Texans' spirit, courage and determination."

"The Texas quarter will reflect an immense pride in our state shared by every Texan," said Governor Rick Perry. "There will be no mistaking this quarter as one that represents the Lone Star State."