SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the residents of Collin County in proclaiming March 8, 2011,
as Collin County Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Organized in 1846 and carved from Fannin County,
Collin County was named for the pioneer settler Collin McKinney,
a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; the county is
located in Northeast Texas and was originally Caddo Indian
country; the city of McKinney is the county seat; and
WHEREAS, Known for its rich, black clay soil, Collin County
has been a source of timber for the state and is a major
agricultural area that maintains deep ties to its ranching and
farming heritage; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, industrial development and
population growth in the county have been managed with care in
order to preserve natural habitats and historical sites;
citizens in the area are in touch with the county's roots through
the Collin County Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Today, Collin County is the fastest-growing
county in Texas and the sixth most populous county in Texas;
since the 2000 census was taken, the county has had a population
increase of 59 percent, and it now has more than 782,000
residents; and
WHEREAS, Collin County maintains an excellent public
education system, and its employers have a highly educated labor
pool; the county offers attractive scenery and excellent recreational
opportunities; Collin County Day is an excellent opportunity for
the Texas Senate to recognize the important contributions that
this county and its residents have made to this state and to join
them in celebrating the county's rich history and its many
assets; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Collin County for
preserving their county's many amenities in the face of its rapid
growth and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable Collin
County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the residents of Collin County.
Shapiro, Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate