By Madden H.C.R. No. 59 74R4799 SAJ-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to 1-2 join the citizens of Collin County in a joyous celebration of 1-3 Collin County Day on February 22, 1995; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Named for pioneer settler Collin McKinney, who built 1-5 a log cabin near present-day Anna in 1842, Collin County was 1-6 created from Fannin County and organized in 1846; originally Caddo 1-7 Indian country, the area lay north of the early routes used by 1-8 Spanish explorers; and 1-9 WHEREAS, On the Blackland Prairie of Northeast Texas, Collin 1-10 County has a rolling terrain that drains into the East and Elm 1-11 Forks of the Trinity River; the heavy black clay soil produces a 1-12 variety of native timber including oak, elm, bois d'arc, pecan, and 1-13 ash; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Collin County is a major agricultural area that 1-15 yields cotton, wheat, peanuts, alfalfa, and sorghum; beef cattle, 1-16 horses, and the dairy industry are important income producers; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The City of McKinney became the county seat in 1848 1-18 when it was moved from Buckner to a more central location, and 1-19 since then, the city has become a retail and wholesale center with 1-20 varied manufacturing plants; visitors enjoy the Heard Natural 1-21 Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bolin Wildlife Exhibit, 1-22 and the Old Post Office Museum; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Plano, one of the state's fastest growing cities, 1-24 has spilled over into neighboring Denton County, and with its 2-1 population of 136,340, the city is fast becoming a commercial and 2-2 financial center; known as the "Balloon Capital of Texas," Plano 2-3 hosts popular hot-air balloon races in September; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Collin County is blessed with an excellent climate, 2-5 an abundance of natural resources, beautiful scenery, and excellent 2-6 recreational opportunities; its industrious, energetic, and 2-7 friendly residents are its greatest assets; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Collin County Day is an appropriate occasion for the 2-9 Texas Legislature to recognize the important contributions that 2-10 Collin County and its citizens have made and continue to make to 2-11 the state's greatness as well as to the growth and progress of 2-12 their magnificent county; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-14 hereby recognize February 22, 1995, as Collin County Day and extend 2-15 best wishes to its residents for a most enjoyable and rewarding 2-16 celebration; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to 2-18 Collin County as a memento of this important day and as an 2-19 expression of high regard by the Texas Legislature.