SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 364
WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in
Austin on March 28 and 29, 2023, 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 around 1.1 million
residents; and
WHEREAS, Plano is the county's largest city and the
location of several Fortune 1000 companies; McKinney, the
county seat, along with the towns of Allen, Anna, Blue Ridge,
Celina, Copeville, Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Josephine,
Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, Melissa, Murphy, Nevada, New
Hope, Parker, Princeton, Prosper, Richardson, Royse City,
Sachse, Saint Paul, Van Alstyne, Weston, and Wylie make up 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 a bachelor's degree or higher; the county also boasts an
excellent public education system, with a number of its campuses
ranking among the best in the state; 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, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin
County Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Paxton, Hall, Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate