Bill Text: TX SR364 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin County Days.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-29 - Reported enrolled [SR364 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR364-Introduced.html

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88R20119 CW-D
By: Paxton, Hall, Springer S.R. No. 364

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in Austin
on March 28 and 29, 2023, to celebrate Collin County Days at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A thriving area in the heart of North Texas, Collin
County is one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in the
state, and it is now home to around 1.1 million residents; and
WHEREAS, Plano is the county's largest city and the location
of several Fortune 1000 companies; McKinney, the county seat, along
with the towns of Allen, Anna, Blue Ridge, Celina, Copeville,
Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing,
Lucas, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, New Hope, Parker, Princeton,
Prosper, Richardson, Royse City, Sachse, Saint Paul, Van Alstyne,
Weston, and Wylie make up the rest of the county and together are
recognized for their charming blend of country and cosmopolitan
qualities; and
WHEREAS, Collin County's economy remains strong and vibrant
thanks to highly skilled workers who make the county a leader in job
growth; more than 90 percent of its workforce over the age of 25
hold a high school diploma and about half have earned a bachelor's
degree or higher; the county also boasts an excellent public
education system, with a number of its campuses ranking among the
best in the state; and
WHEREAS, Collin County offers attractive scenery and
excellent recreational opportunities, and its inviting, friendly
residents are welcoming to individuals, families, and businesses;
and
WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable North Texas county are
working to preserve the best of their past even as they look forward
to a bright and promising future, and they are sure to figure
prominently in the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State in
the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin County Days at the
State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.