SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 278
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Grayson County are gathering
in Austin on March 18, 2025, in celebration of Grayson County Day
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1846, Grayson County has evolved
from its agricultural roots into a thriving center for
manufacturing, commerce, and technological advancement, all
while preserving its heritage and maintaining its unique
character; and
WHEREAS, The City of Sherman, the heart of Grayson County
as well as its county seat, has attracted significant interest
from major corporations, and it was selected as the location for
new multimillion-dollar production facilities for Texas
Instruments, Coherent, Easy Foods, Molinos USA, and Persys;
moreover, Sunny Delight received an investment of $38 million for
machinery and equipment upgrades at its Sherman plant, and Tyson
Foods invested $30 million in upgrades at its local facility; in
addition, GlobalWafers America has committed $5 billion to a
project to manufacture silicon wafers in Sherman, an endeavor
that will further solidify the city's presence in the
semiconductor industry; and
WHEREAS, These investments are the result of strong
collaboration among local leadership at the City of Sherman,
Grayson County, the Sherman Economic Development Corporation,
and Workforce Solutions Texoma; together, they have facilitated
the creation of jobs and the cultivation of a growing talent
pipeline through partnerships with Austin College, Grayson
College, and the Sherman Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, By fostering entrepreneurship, workforce
development, and small business growth, Grayson County and the
City of Sherman have set a standard for sustainable economic
progress and regional collaboration, and these efforts are
helping to ensure the long-term prosperity of the community and
its residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Grayson County
Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to all
those individuals and organizations involved in promoting the
economic vitality of the region; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the county as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Hagenbuch
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate