Bill Text: TX SR86 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 23 and 24, 2015, as Denton County Days.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-24 - Again read [SR86 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR86-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 23 and 24, 2015, as Denton County Days at | ||
| the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Denton County was created in 1846 out of land from | ||
| the original Peters Colony Grant and was named for John B. | ||
| Denton, a pioneer lawyer and Methodist minister; 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 is well known as a center for higher | ||
| education; the county has 11 outstanding public school districts | ||
| and 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, 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, 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, The citizens of Denton County have contributed | ||
| greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State over | ||
| the years, 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, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in | ||
| celebrating February 23 and 24, 2015, 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 3, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
