SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 3, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate