Bill Text: TX SR267 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 267 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing February 27 and 28, 2019, as Plano Legislative Days.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-25 - Reported enrolled [SR267 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR267-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 267
	WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Plano, the Plano
	Chamber of Commerce, and the Plano Independent School District
	are visiting Austin on February 27 and 28, 2019, to take part in
	Plano Legislative Days at the State Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Boasting a population of approximately 283,000,
	this self-styled City of Excellence has garnered multiple
	accolades in recent years for its prosperity and quality of life;
	in 2018, Plano was recognized as the best place to live in America
	by AreaVibes, the best city to buy a house by Niche, and the best
	city for jobs by Forbes, while maintaining its status as one of
	the safest cities in America as recognized by WalletHub and
	remaining among the five best-performing cities as recognized by
	the Milken Institute; and

	WHEREAS, Contributing greatly to the city's success is the
	Plano Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to supporting
	economic growth through advocacy, education, innovation, and
	collaboration; promoting the city's outstanding workforce,
	competitive business climate, world-class business parks, and
	accessibility, the chamber represents many iconic global
	corporations, including Toyota Motor North America, Liberty
	Mutual Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Boeing Global Services,
	NTT DATA, JCPenney, FedEx Office, Frito-Lay, and Capital One; its
	efforts have earned the Plano Chamber a five-star accreditation
	from the United States Chamber of Commerce, placing it among the
	top one percent of chambers of commerce in the nation, and the
	distinguished honor of being named 2018 Chamber of the Year by
	the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; and

	WHEREAS, The Plano Independent School District is likewise
	benefiting the city and area residents, with nearly 7,000 members
	of its faculty and staff working to prepare the district's more
	than 53,000 students for the challenges and opportunities that
	lie ahead; district teachers average more than 11 years of
	experience, and 35 percent of them hold master's degrees or
	above; more than 96 percent of district students graduate in four
	years, and their scores on college entrance exams continue to
	exceed those of their peers nationwide; in addition, 112 district
	seniors were awarded semifinalist standing in the 2019 National
	Merit Scholarship Program; the district is also home to a number
	of state, national, and international winners in fine arts,
	career and technical education, and science competitions;
	moreover, two middle schools have received the distinction of
	Texas Schools to Watch, and nine district PTAs have been
	recognized as National PTA Schools of Excellence; and

	WHEREAS, A true Lone Star success story, Plano is a diverse
	and inclusive city that comfortably competes on the global stage
	for any business, individual, or family looking for a place to
	call home, and the City of Plano, the Plano Chamber of Commerce,
	and the Plano Independent School District are helping to build an
	even brighter and more prosperous future for their thriving
	community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 27 and 28, 2019, as Plano
	Legislative Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
	delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
	stay in Austin.

	Paxton, Nelson



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 25, 2019.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate