SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome representatives of Denton County to Austin on the
occasion of Denton County Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, First settled in the early 1840s, 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 serves as the county seat;
the historic Denton County Courthouse was dedicated in 1897 and,
with its limestone exterior and majestic clock tower, is one of
the region's most impressive sights; and
WHEREAS, Denton County is noted for its emphasis on
education; the county has 11 outstanding public school districts
and is home to such distinguished institutions as the University
of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and North Central Texas
College; and
WHEREAS, Denton County has experienced rapid growth in
recent years, and the 2010 census placed its population at 662,614;
its cities and chambers of commerce provide a welcoming business
climate, and the county is ranked seventh on Money Magazine's 2012
list of Best Places to Live -- Where the Jobs Are; and
WHEREAS, Cultural and recreational opportunities like the
Texas Motor Speedway, Lake Ray Roberts, and Lewisville Lake
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;
the citizens of Denton County are justifiably proud of the
county's many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in
celebrating February 18 and 19, 2013, as Denton County Days and
extend to all best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nelson, Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate