SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
welcoming to Austin the visiting delegation from Denton County
and in designating February 18 through 20, 2019, 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, and the historic
Denton County Courthouse that stands on the square in Denton was
dedicated in 1897; with its limestone exterior and majestic clock
tower, the courthouse is an impressive edifice; and
WHEREAS, Since the 1970s, Denton County has experienced
rapid growth; its cities and chambers of commerce provide a
welcoming business climate, and the county has been recognized
nationally for its exceptional assets; and
WHEREAS, Well known as a center for higher education, Denton
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, Denton County has 11 outstanding public school
districts, and the area offers many cultural and recreational
opportunities; the Texas Motor Speedway, Grapevine Lake and
Lewisville Lake, the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, and the Denton
County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum contribute to the
region's thriving economy and are major tourist attractions; and
WHEREAS, Through 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 and of the county's exceptional amenities; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in
celebrating February 18 through 20, 2019, 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, Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate