SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470
WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in
Austin on March 26 and 27, 2019, to celebrate Collin County Days
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A thriving area in the heart of North Texas,
Collin County is one of the largest and fastest-growing counties
in the state, and it is now home to an estimated 980,000
residents; and
WHEREAS, Plano is the county's largest city and the
location of six Fortune 1000 companies; McKinney, the county
seat, along with Allen, Frisco, Wylie, Richardson, Murphy,
Prosper, Fairview, Celina, Lucas, Parker, Anna, Melissa,
Farmersville, Lavon, Blue Ridge, and numerous small towns make up
much of the rest of the county and together are recognized for
their charming blend of country and cosmopolitan qualities; and
WHEREAS, Collin County's economy remains strong and
vibrant thanks to highly skilled workers who make the county a
leader in job growth; more than 90 percent of its workforce over
the age of 25 hold a high school diploma and about half have
earned at least a bachelor's degree; the county also boasts an
excellent public education system, and Forbes magazine in 2016
ranked the schools in Collin County collectively as among the
best in the entire country; and
WHEREAS, Collin County offers attractive scenery and
excellent recreational opportunities, and its inviting,
friendly residents are welcoming to individuals, families, and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable North Texas county
are working to preserve the best of their past even as they look
forward to a bright and promising future, and they are sure to
figure prominently in the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star
State in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 26 and 27, 2019, as Collin
County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
stay in Austin.
Paxton, Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate