By: Nelson, Sibley, Haywood S.R. No. 617 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, On Tuesday, April 4, 1995, Denton County Day 1-3 will be celebrated by the proud citizens of Denton County in 1-4 recognition of their illustrious county and its contributions 1-5 to the State of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Situated in the 10-county area known as the 1-7 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the rapidly growing area of 952 square 1-8 miles known as Denton County is now the fifth fastest growing county 1-9 in the nation and the fastest growing county in the state and is 1-10 becoming increasingly known for its superior quality of life and 1-11 tremendous growth in both residential and commercial development; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Denton County was one of several counties created 1-14 out of the Peters Colony Grant by the First Legislature of Texas on 1-15 April 11, 1846; it was named in honor of pioneer preacher, lawyer, 1-16 and Indian fighter John B. Denton; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Designed in 1895 and restored in 1987, the stately 1-18 Denton County Courthouse, consisting of massive limestone blocks and 1-19 crowned with a soaring clock tower, is one of the most impressive 1-20 sights in North Texas; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The county seat has an unsettled history; the first 1-22 four legislatures of Texas authorized changes in the county seat 1-23 until a site was finally chosen by a vote of the citizens, and the 2-1 town was named Denton; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The educational opportunities presented by the 2-3 county center around the two major universities, the University of 2-4 North Texas and Texas Woman's University, and around the excellent 2-5 public and private schools graduating merit scholars; and the 2-6 county's public schools rank among the state's highest college-bound 2-7 providers; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Historically a rich agricultural area, the county 2-9 has now become a growing hub for modern high technology industries 2-10 with numerous manufacturing facilities including Texas Instruments, 2-11 Boeing, Xerox, and Peterbilt; and 2-12 WHEREAS, The county presents varied cultural opportunities 2-13 from the annual Denton Jazzfest to the Arts Complex, and it has 2-14 continued its fervent interest in the arts and religion; and 2-15 WHEREAS, Residents and six million-plus visitors annually 2-16 are attracted to the popular recreational areas of Lake Lewisville, 2-17 the new home of the Texas Hydrofest races, Lake Ray Roberts, and 2-18 Lake Grapevine; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 74th Legislature, hereby congratulate the residents of 2-21 Denton County on this grand occasion; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-23 Denton County in recognition of this momentous event and as an 2-24 expression of congratulations from the Texas Senate. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the above 3-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-4 on April 4, 1995. 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Member, Texas Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate