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78S10624 JNC-D

By:  Paxton                                                       H.R. No. 116



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
honor Don Day of McKinney for the many significant contributions he 
has made to his community; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Day is the general partner and principal owner 
of DFA, Ltd., a family limited partnership he formed with his three 
children for the purpose of purchasing and renovating historic 
properties; since moving to McKinney in 1996, the organization has 
remained committed to its mission of revitalization by returning 14 
buildings in the downtown area to their original condition; and
	WHEREAS, Its many accomplishments have brought DFA 
well-deserved acclaim, and it has twice received the city's annual 
award for Best Preservation of Commercial Historic Buildings for 
the restoration of the Collin County Prison, built in 1880, and the 
Commercial Hotel Annex, built in 1909; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Day is a graduate of the University of North 
Texas in Denton and has 38 years of contracting and development 
experience; active in civic affairs, he has served on the McKinney 
Planning and Zoning Commission, the McKinney Housing Opportunities 
Board, the McKinney Housing Authority, the McKinney Thoroughfare 
Committee, and the McKinney Bond Election Executive Committee; and
	WHEREAS, During the course of his notable work, Mr. Day has 
striven to preserve McKinney's rich historical legacy while helping 
to create a vibrant and adaptable community for future generations 
of the area's residents, and his talent, enthusiasm, and compassion 
have earned him the admiration and respect of countless 
individuals, families, and organizations; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Don Day for his 
outstanding efforts to revitalize downtown McKinney and extend to 
him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Day as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.