A commencement is the act of starting out, or blazing a new trail. The suffix -ment makes the word commencement a noun â a thing, an activity, a start. The word can be used for the beginning of anything, from a business meeting to a vacation trip to a marriage. Anything that begins has a moment of commencement.
Beverly Garland. Beverly Garland (October 17, 1926 â December 5, 2008) was an American film and television actress, businesswoman, and hotel owner. Her work in feature films was fairly minor, consisting of small parts in a few major productions and leads in low-budget action or science fiction movies.
Homefacts City Report. Garland is located in Dallas County, TX. The population is 233,623, making Garland the 2nd largest city in Dallas County. There are 67 public schools in Garland with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Garland is moderate, and there are 378 registered sex offenders residing in the city.