H.R. No. 805

	R E S O L U T I O N
	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, Collin County is one of the largest and
	fastest-growing counties in the state; 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; such highly skilled
	workers also make the county a leader in job growth; and
	WHEREAS, With a population of 283,000, Plano is the largest
	city in the county and home to a number of 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; in 2018, the
	city was recognized as the best place to live in America by
	AreaVibes, the best city to buy a house in America by Niche, and the
	best city for jobs in America by Forbes, while maintaining its
	status as one of the safest cities in America by WalletHub and among
	the top five best-performing cities in America by the Milken
	Institute; this thriving municipality boasts nationally recognized
	schools, award-winning parks, a lively historic downtown district,
	and multicultural neighborhoods that appeal equally to families,
	young singles, and retirees; its excellent restaurants, vibrant
	shopping districts, exciting entertainment venues, and active
	local arts scene all contribute to the city's high quality of life;
	this year, the city is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its
	founding, which took place on June 2, 1873; and
	WHEREAS, County seat and home of the McKinney National
	Airport, the city of McKinney hosts such major employers as the
	aerospace division of Raytheon Company, Encore Wire Corporation,
	Emerson Process Management, and Torchmark Corporation; recent
	relocations include PACCAR and Moss Construction, and the community
	continues to cultivate its own businesses, including Playful, a
	virtual reality gaming company; in recent years, Independent Bank
	also completed construction of its new headquarters; furthermore,
	the city's historic downtown encompasses more than 130 boutiques;
	this rapidly growing community currently has a population of more
	than 211,000, marking a significant increase over the last decade;
	the McKinney National Airport has maintained its status as an
	economic engine with recent expansions to its facilities, including
	a new state-of-the-art FBO terminal; and
	WHEREAS, Allen is a dynamic and welcoming home to more than
	110,000 residents and has been ranked among the safest, most
	affordable, and most family-friendly cities nationwide, and the
	city continues to enhance the Texas workforce through the addition
	and expansion of such international companies as NETSCOUT, Boss
	Fight Entertainment, and CyrusOne; in 2017, the city was named the
	number two "Best Place to Live" and number one "Best Place to Live
	in the South" by Money magazine, and the city received the coveted
	National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award in 2016
	for its creation and stewardship of more than 1,300 acres of
	parkland, 67 parks and facilities, and 78 miles of hike-and-bike
	trails; moreover, its volunteer efforts were recognized with the
	2012, 2016, and 2022 Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community
	Achievement Award for efforts in environmental education,
	community beautification, and litter prevention; and
	WHEREAS, Defining "Progress in Motion," Frisco is one of the
	fastest-growing cities in the country and the fastest-growing
	community over the past decade, according to the United States
	census bureau; it has maintained its quality of life amid rapid
	development, and the Dallas Morning News named Frisco among its top
	10 suburbs for schools, safety, families with children, young
	adults, empty nesters, and "Best Overall" neighborhoods; known for
	top-notch public safety services, the city received the highest
	rating for fire protection, and it enjoys one of the lowest crime
	rates, as well as low taxes; this once-small town is home to Collin
	College, Preston Ridge Campus, world-class venues, and seven
	professional sports organizations, namely the Frisco RoughRiders,
	Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, Texas Legends, Dallas Rattlers, Dallas
	Cowboys, and the PGA of America; active residents have access to 49
	parks, 86 miles of trails, and an athletic center featuring an
	outdoor water park; health care facilities include three hospitals,
	and the favorable business climate supports more than nine million
	square feet of retail and restaurants; among the cultural amenities
	are three museums and hundreds of public and private art
	installations displayed throughout Frisco's approximately
	70-square-mile area; recently, the University of North Texas opened
	a campus in Frisco, becoming the first four-year college in Collin
	County; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Wylie, Wylie Independent School
	District, Wylie Chamber of Commerce, and Wylie Economic Development
	Corporation work in concert to build a strong community that
	strives to honor the past, embrace the present, and plan for the
	future, while valuing unity, relationships, and trust, as evidenced
	by its ranking as second among more than 2,000 cities across the
	nation on the 25 Best Places to Live for Families list by Fortune
	Magazine; known as "Wide Awake Wylie," the town of 62,000 residents
	fosters a spirit of cooperation and features a thriving business
	environment as well as outstanding schools; it is a place people
	treasure and proudly call home, set apart by its strong sense of
	community and long history; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Richardson, which is known globally for
	its high-tech business leadership, is home to the Telecom Corridor
	area and was named the International Business Capital of North
	Texas by the 82nd Texas Legislature; Richardson is a major
	employment center, with companies including Blue Cross and Blue
	Shield of Texas, Fossil, RealPage, Fujitsu Network Communications,
	and Cisco Systems having headquarters in the city; other major
	employers include State Farm, Raytheon, UnitedHealthcare, Texas
	Instruments, and AT&T; Richardson offers a high quality of life, a
	diverse array of neighborhoods, and easy access to a multimodal
	transportation infrastructure; the city has repeatedly been
	recognized as one of the top places to live, work, and obtain an
	education by national and local media; in 2018, CBS News ranked
	Richardson the 16th-best city in the United States to live, and it
	finished ninth nationally among top cities for STEM workers by
	Livability; Richardson is home to The University of Texas at
	Dallas, one of the fastest-growing universities in the state, and
	the city remains dedicated to continued improvement as well as to
	the principles of open government and two-way communication with
	residents; established on June 26, 1873, the city is celebrating
	its 150th birthday this year; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Murphy, a diverse, historically
	significant residential community in southeastern Collin County,
	continues to create a distinctive ambience of homeowner pride and
	neighborhood vitality, and it has maintained its designation as a
	Top 10 Best Suburb by DMagazine since the inception of the ratings;
	Murphy's commitment to an enhanced quality of life is reflected in
	the number and level of excellence in its parks system, as well as
	its highly regarded year-round special events; the emerging
	business community offers a wide range of desirable retail and
	culinary options, and residents enjoy the safety and security of
	professionally managed public safety functions; and
	WHEREAS, With approximately 36,000 residents, Prosper is
	currently experiencing a 13 percent annual growth rate; located
	where the northern edge of Dallas' Golden Corridor meets the
	booming U.S. 380 Corridor, the town is poised for continued
	commercial, office, retail, and residential development; Prosper
	is home to several top housing developers, including Blue Star
	Land, LandPlan Development, and the Tellus Group; over $500 million
	in pediatric medical care facilities have been built in Prosper,
	such as Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper and Children's
	Health Specialty Center; the city also established a comprehensive
	Downtown Master Development Plan to promote the enhancement of
	existing businesses and the attraction of new ones; the Prosper
	Independent School District spans 58 square miles and serves more
	than 25,000 students, and thanks to its excellent arts, academic,
	and athletic programs as well as its highly qualified teachers, the
	district is a state leader in student growth; recognized as a Tree
	City USA and certified as a Scenic City silver-level community,
	Prosper has more than 634 acres of open spaces, recreational
	venues, and facilities for sports and fitness, as well as over 52
	miles of hike-and-bike trails; moreover, the town offers such
	community engagement programs as the New Resident Mixer, Prosper
	Citizens Academy, Citizens on Patrol, the Citizens Police and Fire
	Academies, and special events for all ages and interests; Prosper
	continues to live up to its name and motto as "A place where
	everyone matters"; and
	WHEREAS, Having been a platinum-level Scenic City in Texas
	since 2011, Fairview has also been recognized as a Tree City USA
	community and earned a Growing Green Cities Award, and it is home to
	the first street in Texas to be illuminated by LED lighting; the
	town is a three-time recipient of the Texas Municipal League
	Municipal Excellence Award and on an annual basis continues to earn
	the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
	Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association; the
	Fairview Economic Development Corporation was awarded a
	Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence by the Texas
	Economic Development Council in 2017, and the Texas Chapter of the
	American Planning Association honored Fairview with a Certificate
	of Achievement for Planning Excellence in 2015, 2016, and 2017; in
	addition, the town's Veterans Park has been recognized with a
	Patriotic Achievement Award from the Military Order of the World
	Wars; Fairview also features two of the Top 25 Best School Districts
	in Texas as ranked by Niche and continues to be ranked as one of the
	safest and most desirable places to live in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, With 78 square miles of land, Celina has the second-
	largest geographic footprint of any city in Collin County;
	strategic growth plans allow the city to manage new development
	along the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, and future Collin
	County Outer Loop corridors; Celina is one of the fastest-growing
	communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, having issued 1,249
	single-family housing permits in 2018; the city's robust "Texas
	historic" downtown is filled with a number of unique shops,
	offices, and award-winning restaurants, including Tender
	Smokehouse, which was rated the number two best place to eat on
	Yelp; its school district was recognized for its academic
	achievements with a prestigious "A" rating, and the city has
	received numerous accolades for its outstanding budgeting and
	financial reporting; residents and visitors come together to enjoy
	a number of special events throughout the year, including Movie
	Nights on the Square, Oktoberfest, Splash & Blast, and Cajun Fest;
	Celina's natural rural beauty, coupled with its exquisite
	recreational fields and amenities, creates a welcoming, small
	country-feel culture; and
	WHEREAS, Lucas was founded in 1888 and became incorporated as
	a city government on February 19, 1959; the city is currently home
	to more than 9,000 residents, and in recent years, it has
	experienced significant growth spurred by its quality housing,
	large lot sizes, exceptional education systems, low crime rate, and
	animal-friendly neighborhoods; the community has maintained a
	peaceful, rural lifestyle, helping to sustain a high quality of
	life for its citizens; the city is pleased to offer 25 miles of
	trails along Lake Lavon for pedestrians and equestrian enthusiasts,
	and it continues to focus on wildlife habitat preservation, making
	it the perfect home for the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center; the
	city's many honors include the 2022 Governor's Community
	Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful, the Community
	Partnership Award from the International City/County Management
	Association, and certification as a silver level Scenic City; each
	year, area residents enjoy taking part in a number of special
	events, such as Founders Day, Country Christmas, and an annual
	trail cleanup; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Parker are proud to be living in
	D Magazine's number two suburb in the DFW Metroplex, and they also
	enjoy a low municipal tax rate; the residents number more than
	5,000, and they cherish their uniquely "country" lifestyle;
	characterized by its large lots and comfortable atmosphere, Parker
	is known to millions of television viewers as the home of the
	legendary Southfork Ranch from Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Boasting an area of 64 square miles, Anna is one of
	the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, with a population of
	more than 21,000, and it is expected to grow to 100,000 by 2050; the
	city serves as the northern gateway of Collin County, and it is
	located along U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 5, and State Highway
	121; Anna's residents enjoy an excellent quality of life through
	numerous recreational opportunities, parks, trails, open spaces,
	and easy access to the DFW and Red River corridors; the city, Anna
	Independent School District, Anna Community Development
	Corporation, and the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce often
	collaborate to maintain a hometown atmosphere as the area undergoes
	rapid urbanization, and Anna was ranked among the safest cities in
	Texas in 2021 by a SafeWise report; Collin McKinney, one of the
	5 drafters and 59 signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence,
	lived in Anna for a number of years; and
	WHEREAS, Farmersville, located 15 miles east of McKinney,
	took its name from the primary occupation of its original
	residents; established in 1849 as a settlement on the
	Jefferson-McKinney Road and near the Republic of Texas National
	Road, the town was incorporated in 1873; agriculture kept pace as it
	became a trade center, and in the 1930s, Farmersville shipped over
	1,000 carloads of onions annually, earning the nickname "Onion
	Capital of North Texas"; today, the city is working to advance local
	industries and railroad projects, and it is home to a number of
	businesses; in addition, the Farmersville Independent School
	District and the Collin College Farmersville Campus help strengthen
	the city's workforce; Farmersville has a nationally recognized Main
	Street Program, with many historic downtown buildings, eateries,
	and shopping attractions; near the restored Onion Shed is the
	trailhead for the 130-mile Northeast Texas Trail, a beautiful site
	for walking, hiking, and bicycling; and
	WHEREAS, Settled in the mid-1850s, the city of Lavon is
	nestled along the southeastern shore of Lake Lavon, and it is home
	to approximately 3,800 residents who enjoy the friendliness of the
	small-town atmosphere combined with the benefits of living near an
	exciting metro area; the city's growing parks and trail system,
	planned capital improvements, attraction of quality business
	development, growth opportunities, and commitment to service
	contribute to an outstanding quality of life; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Melissa is one of the fastest-growing
	communities in Collin County, gaining roughly one new family per
	day; residents enjoy a friendly atmosphere and close access to a
	number of amenities, as well as more square feet per dollar for the
	price of homes; Melissa is beginning to grow commercially to
	provide its citizens with even more amenities; and
	WHEREAS, Other communities add much to Collin County's
	allure; the growing community of Blue Ridge is committed to
	revitalizing its downtown by providing a small-town rural feel;
	with its beautiful rolling hills, open skies with magnificent
	sunrises and sunsets, and friendly residents, Blue Ridge has a
	quaint charm all of its own; Cattlemans Cafe, established in 1953
	and featured in D Magazine and on Texas Country Reporter, adds to
	the town's neighborly atmosphere with its outstanding chicken fried
	steak; known as the "Home of the Last Texas Prairie in Collin
	County," the drive to Blue Ridge is replete with scenic open spaces
	dotted with cattle and horses; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the center of Collin County, the city of
	Princeton is a planned community that is currently working to
	become a Smart City; the community was named the number one place
	for first-time home buyers in the DFW area by NerdWallet in 2016,
	and it was recognized as a Prime Designated U.S. Site by Trade and
	Industry Development in 2022; the city has continued to lead Collin
	County as one of its fastest-growing cities with an average 20
	percent growth rate since 2017, and it issued more than 1,076
	single-family permits in 2022; with its Certified Scenic City
	Designation and its new Municipal Center and 100-acre Municipal
	Park, Princeton has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to
	cultivating a small-town atmosphere by prioritizing the addition of
	new parks, trails, and open space, and it maintains a low crime rate
	by national standards; the city places emphasis on an open and
	transparent government, and it has been consistently recognized
	with the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished
	Budget Presentation Award and its Certificate for Excellence in
	Financial Reporting; the Princeton Independent School District
	earned an "A" rating from the state, and it is home to the CATE
	Center, which provides vocational training across numerous
	skill-based fields; moreover, the district participates in the Jump
	Start Program and offers students the opportunity to receive an
	associate's degree while attending high school; and
	WHEREAS, Sachse is a vibrant, diverse, well-educated, and
	growing community that offers its residents a high quality of life
	while retaining its small-town charm; named as one of the safest
	cities in Texas, the community prides itself on providing its
	families with a safe place to live; with its prime location along
	the President George Bush Turnpike, Sachse has become a regionally
	significant point of access for the fastest-growing city in eastern
	Collin County; it is the home of an increasingly large retail trade
	area that includes a growing mixed-used development called The
	Station; and
	WHEREAS, Also contributing to the development of Collin
	County are the residents of Copeville, Lowry Crossing, Nevada, New
	Hope, Royse City, St. Paul, Westminster, and Weston, along with
	parts of Dallas and Garland, and these communities play an
	important part in the county's flourishing, diversified economy and
	its quality of life; 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin
	County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
	delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
	in Austin.
	Leach
	Phelan Guerra Murr
	Allen Guillen Neave Criado
	Allison Harless Noble
	Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
	Ashby Harrison Orr
	Bailes Hayes Ortega
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
	Bernal Herrero Perez
	Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
	Bonnen Holland Price
	Bowers Howard Ramos
	Bryant Hull Raney
	Buckley Hunter Raymond
	Bucy Isaac Reynolds
	Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
	Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
	Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
	Canales Kacal Schofield
	Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
	Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
	Cole Kitzman Shine
	Collier Klick Slaton
	Cook Kuempel Slawson
	Cortez Lalani Smith
	Craddick Lambert Smithee
	Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
	Darby Leach Stucky
	Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
	Dean Longoria Talarico
	DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
	Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
	Dutton Lozano Thimesch
	Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
	Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
	Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
	Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
	Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
	Gates Meyer Turner
	Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
	Geren Moody Vasut
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
	Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
	González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
	González of El Paso Morrison Wu
	Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 805 was adopted by the House on March
	29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House