SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 306
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome to Austin the visiting delegation from Denton County and
to designate February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Named for John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and
Methodist minister, Denton County was created in 1846 out of land
from the original Peters Colony Grant; 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 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, Denton County has 11 outstanding public school
districts and is well known as a center for higher education; the
county 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, 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, Over the years, the citizens of Denton County have
contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star
State, 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, 85th
Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in
celebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, 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 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate