SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346
WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in
Austin on April 1 and 2, 2025, 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 approximately 1.3 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 and cities 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 visit to the State Capitol was organized by
the Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and Allen Fairview Chambers of
Commerce; the members of each association work tirelessly to
improve and strengthen economic development and to enhance the
quality of life in Collin County communities; 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, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 1 and 2, 2025, as Collin
County Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Paxton, Hagenbuch, Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2025.
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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