SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 267
WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Plano, the Plano
Chamber of Commerce, and the Plano Independent School District
are visiting Austin on February 27 and 28, 2019, to take part in
Plano Legislative Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Boasting a population of approximately 283,000,
this self-styled City of Excellence has garnered multiple
accolades in recent years for its prosperity and quality of life;
in 2018, Plano was recognized as the best place to live in America
by AreaVibes, the best city to buy a house by Niche, and the best
city for jobs by Forbes, while maintaining its status as one of
the safest cities in America as recognized by WalletHub and
remaining among the five best-performing cities as recognized by
the Milken Institute; and
WHEREAS, Contributing greatly to the city's success is the
Plano Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to supporting
economic growth through advocacy, education, innovation, and
collaboration; promoting the city's outstanding workforce,
competitive business climate, world-class business parks, and
accessibility, the chamber represents many iconic global
corporations, including Toyota Motor North America, Liberty
Mutual Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Boeing Global Services,
NTT DATA, JCPenney, FedEx Office, Frito-Lay, and Capital One; its
efforts have earned the Plano Chamber a five-star accreditation
from the United States Chamber of Commerce, placing it among the
top one percent of chambers of commerce in the nation, and the
distinguished honor of being named 2018 Chamber of the Year by
the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; and
WHEREAS, The Plano Independent School District is likewise
benefiting the city and area residents, with nearly 7,000 members
of its faculty and staff working to prepare the district's more
than 53,000 students for the challenges and opportunities that
lie ahead; district teachers average more than 11 years of
experience, and 35 percent of them hold master's degrees or
above; more than 96 percent of district students graduate in four
years, and their scores on college entrance exams continue to
exceed those of their peers nationwide; in addition, 112 district
seniors were awarded semifinalist standing in the 2019 National
Merit Scholarship Program; the district is also home to a number
of state, national, and international winners in fine arts,
career and technical education, and science competitions;
moreover, two middle schools have received the distinction of
Texas Schools to Watch, and nine district PTAs have been
recognized as National PTA Schools of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, A true Lone Star success story, Plano is a diverse
and inclusive city that comfortably competes on the global stage
for any business, individual, or family looking for a place to
call home, and the City of Plano, the Plano Chamber of Commerce,
and the Plano Independent School District are helping to build an
even brighter and more prosperous future for their thriving
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 27 and 28, 2019, as Plano
Legislative Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
stay in Austin.
Paxton, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate