H.R. No. 231
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, For many years, Collin County has enjoyed a
    1-2  well-deserved reputation as one of the state's most vibrant
    1-3  counties; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, The history of the county dates to 1842, when Collin
    1-5  McKinney, for whom the county was later named, joined with Dr.
    1-6  William Edward Throckmorton to establish settlements on the upper
    1-7  blackland prairie and build their respective homesteads near the
    1-8  present communities of Anna and McKinney; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, News of the area's abundant natural resources
   1-10  quickly spread, attracting other settlers in sufficient numbers to
   1-11  warrant political organization in 1846; the first county seat was
   1-12  established in Buckner, where a one-room log cabin served as the
   1-13  courthouse; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, In 1848 the county seat was moved to McKinney;
   1-15  flourishing on an economy based on livestock and agricultural
   1-16  production, the county's population expanded by the mid-nineteenth
   1-17  century to include almost 2,000 residents; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The Houston and Texas Central Railroad was completed
   1-19  to McKinney in 1872, linking Collin County to the state's key
   1-20  manufacturing centers; in the coming years, additional rail lines
   1-21  were laid, connecting the county to other commercial hubs across
   1-22  Texas; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Today the community draws many visitors each year
   1-24  who come to enjoy its wealth of cultural and natural resources;
    2-1  popular attractions include the Bolin Wildlife Exhibit, the hot-air
    2-2  balloon festival held in September, Lake Lavon with its fine
    2-3  fishing and water sports, and several historic sites composing the
    2-4  McKinney Historical District, the Old Collin County Post Office,
    2-5  and a number of restored homes which are open to the public for
    2-6  tours; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Now boasting a population of more than 264,000,
    2-8  Collin County is a prosperous, forward-looking community in the
    2-9  finest of Texas traditions; located in the Dallas metropolitan
   2-10  area, it enjoys a vibrant economy based on a variety of
   2-11  manufacturing plants, diverse retail and wholesale industries, and
   2-12  continuing agricultural and livestock production; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate that the Texas House of
   2-14  Representatives recognize Collin County and its citizens for their
   2-15  many accomplishments and contributions to the greatness of our
   2-16  state; now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby declare February 9, 1993, as Collin County Day
   2-19  at the Capitol and extend best wishes to all of its citizens on
   2-20  this noteworthy occasion; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-22  prepared for Collin County as an expression of high regard by the
   2-23  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-24                                                               McCall
   2-25                                                                James
   2-26                                                               McCall
   2-27                                                                James