By:  Shapiro, Haywood                                  S.R. No. 100

 1-1     By:  Shapiro, Haywood                                  S.R. No. 100

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure

 1-4     in joining the residents of Collin County in declaring Wednesday,

 1-5     February 26, 1997, as Collin County Day; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, Created from Fannin County, Collin County

 1-7     was organized in 1846 and was named for the pioneer settler

 1-8     Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence;

 1-9     the county is located in Northeast Texas and was originally Caddo

1-10     Indian country; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Known for its rich, black clay soil, Collin County

1-12     is a source of timber and is a major agricultural area that

1-13     produces wheat, hay, sorghum, and cotton; beef cattle, horses,

1-14     and the dairy industry are income producers for the area; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Over the years, industrial development and

1-16     population growth in the county have been managed with care in

1-17     order to preserve natural habitats and historical sites; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Many of the area's old homes have been restored,

1-19     and residents and tourists enjoy visiting the Old Collin County

1-20     Post Office, the McKinney Historical District, and the Heard

1-21     Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary; and

1-22           WHEREAS, The county offers attractive scenery and excellent

1-23     recreational opportunities; fishing and water sports are popular

 2-1     at Lake Lavon, and McKinney, the county seat, is host to a trade

 2-2     center, a fashion outlet, museums, the Bolin Wildlife Exhibit,

 2-3     and Wilson Creek Park; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, Plano is one of the state's fastest growing

 2-5     cities; the city is home to various manufacturing headquarters

 2-6     and is a growing commercial and financial center; it has an

 2-7     award-winning park system, a farmers' market, and a premier

 2-8     54-hole miniature golf course; host to a balloon festival each

 2-9     September, the city has become known as the "Balloon Capital

2-10     of Texas"; and

2-11           WHEREAS, Collin County Day is an opportunity for friends

2-12     and families to gather together and celebrate the county's

2-13     history and its many assets; now, therefore, be it

2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-15     75th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people

2-16     of Collin County for their preservation of the county's history

2-17     and natural amenities and extend best wishes to them for a joyous

2-18     Collin County Day; and, be it further

2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-20     the residents of Collin County as an expression of esteem from

2-21     the Texas Senate.

2-22                                  ______________________________________

2-23                                          President of the Senate

2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-26                                  on February 26, 1997.

2-27                                  ______________________________________

2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-29                                  ______________________________________

 3-1                                           Member, Texas Senate

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 3-3                                           Member, Texas Senate