Bill Text: TX SR306 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-01 - Again read [SR306 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR306-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| welcome to Austin the visiting delegation from Denton County and | ||
| to designate February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days | ||
| at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Named for John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and | ||
| Methodist minister, Denton County was created in 1846 out of land | ||
| from the original Peters Colony Grant; the City of Denton has | ||
| served as the county seat since 1857; the historic Denton County | ||
| Courthouse that stands on the square in Denton was dedicated in | ||
| 1897; with its limestone exterior and majestic clock tower, it | ||
| has long been one of the region's most impressive sights; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Denton County has experienced rapid growth since | ||
| the 1970s, and the 2010 census placed its population at 662,614; | ||
| its cities and chambers of commerce provide a welcoming business | ||
| climate, and the county has been recognized nationally as an | ||
| exceptional place to live and work; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Denton County has 11 outstanding public school | ||
| districts and is well known as a center for higher education; the | ||
| county is home to such distinguished institutions as the | ||
| University of North Texas, established in 1890, Texas Woman's | ||
| University, established in 1901, and North Central Texas | ||
| College; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The area offers many cultural and recreational | ||
| opportunities, including the Texas Motor Speedway, Lake Ray | ||
| Roberts, and Lewisville Lake, which contribute to the region's | ||
| thriving economy and progressive development; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The visiting Denton County delegation is composed | ||
| of mayors and civic, business, and educational leaders and is | ||
| headed by County Judge Mary Horn and County Commissioners Hugh | ||
| Coleman, Ron Marchant, Bobbie J. Mitchell, and Andy Eads; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the years, the citizens of Denton County have | ||
| contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star | ||
| State, and they can be justifiably proud of their many | ||
| achievements as they look to the future; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in | ||
| celebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days | ||
| at the State Capitol and extend to all best wishes for a memorable | ||
| visit to Austin; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
| honor of this special occasion. | ||
| Nelson, Estes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 27, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
