By Mc Call, Madden, Denny H.R. No. 248 74R5474 SRD-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is proud to join the 1-2 citizens of Collin County in a joyous celebration of Collin County 1-3 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; the city 1-19 has become a retail and wholesale center with varied manufacturing 1-20 plants; visitors enjoy the Heard Natural Science Museum and 1-21 Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bolin Wildlife Exhibit, and the Old Post 1-22 Office Museum; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Plano is one of the state's fastest growing cities 1-24 and has spilled over into neighboring Denton County; with a 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 House of Representatives to recognize the important 2-10 contributions that Collin County and its citizens have made and 2-11 continue to make to the state's greatness as well as to the growth 2-12 and progress of their magnificent county; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 1995, as Collin County 2-15 Day and extend best wishes to its residents for a most enjoyable 2-16 and rewarding 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 House of Representatives.