S.R. No. 188
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join the
1-3 citizens of Collin County in a joyous celebration of Collin County
1-4 Day on February 22, 1995; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Named for pioneer settler Collin McKinney, who
1-6 built a log cabin near present-day Anna in 1842, Collin County was
1-7 created from Fannin County and organized in 1846; originally Caddo
1-8 Indian country, the area lay north of the early routes used by
1-9 Spanish explorers; and
1-10 WHEREAS, On the Blackland Prairie of Northeast Texas,
1-11 Collin County has a rolling terrain that drains into the East and
1-12 Elm Forks of the Trinity River; the heavy black clay soil produces
1-13 a variety of native timber including oak, elm, bois d'arc, pecan,
1-14 and ash; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Collin County is a major agricultural area that
1-16 yields cotton, wheat, peanuts, alfalfa, and sorghum; beef cattle,
1-17 horses, and the dairy industry are important income producers; and
1-18 WHEREAS, The City of McKinney became the county seat in
1-19 1848 when it was moved from Buckner to a more central location;
1-20 the city has become a retail and wholesale center with varied
1-21 manufacturing plants; visitors enjoy the Heard Natural Science
1-22 Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bolin Wildlife Exhibit, and
1-23 the Old Post Office Museum; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Plano is one of the state's fastest growing cities
2-2 and has spilled over into neighboring Denton County; with a
2-3 population of 136,340, the city is fast becoming a commercial and
2-4 financial center; known as the "Balloon Capital of Texas," Plano
2-5 hosts popular hot-air balloon races in September; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Collin County is blessed with an excellent climate,
2-7 an abundance of natural resources, beautiful scenery, and excellent
2-8 recreational opportunities; its industrious, energetic, and
2-9 friendly residents are its greatest assets; and
2-10 WHEREAS, Collin County Day is an appropriate occasion for
2-11 the Texas Senate to recognize the important contributions that
2-12 Collin County and its citizens have made and continue to make to
2-13 the state's greatness as well as to the growth and progress of
2-14 their magnificent county; now, therefore, be it
2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-16 74th Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 1995, as
2-17 Collin County Day and extend best wishes to its residents for
2-18 a most enjoyable and rewarding celebration; and, be it further
2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to
2-20 Collin County as a memento of this important day and as an
2-21 expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
2-22 Shapiro
2-23 Haywood
2-24 Armbrister Leedom Ratliff
2-25 Barrientos Lucio Rosson
3-1 Bivins Luna Sibley
3-2 Brown Madla Sims
3-3 Cain Moncrief Truan
3-4 Ellis Montford Turner
3-5 Gallegos Nelson Wentworth
3-6 Galloway Nixon West
3-7 Harris Patterson Whitmire
3-8 Henderson Zaffirini
3-9 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-10 ______________________________________
3-11 President of the Senate
3-12 I hereby certify that the above
3-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-14 on February 22, 1995.
3-15 ______________________________________
3-16 Secretary of the Senate
3-17 ______________________________________
3-18 Member, Texas Senate
3-19 ______________________________________
3-20 Member, Texas Senate