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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to join the citizens 
of Denton County as they joyously celebrate Denton County Day 
at the State Capitol in Austin on February 24 and 25, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Named for pioneer lawyer and minister 
John B. Denton, Denton County has a distinguished history and 
was created from the original Peters Colony Grant by the first 
Texas Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, Serving as the gateway to the Dallas-Fort Worth 
area, Denton County is located at the center of the North Texas 
region; the county has a population of nearly 450,000 people and 
continues to grow rapidly; and
	WHEREAS, Renowned for its interest in education, the 
county is the home of several excellent schools, including the 
University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and North 
Central Texas College; and
	WHEREAS, The emphasis on education in the county is also 
reflected in its 11 public school districts which provide a 
superior academic experience for the more than 60,000 students 
in its 93 learning facilities; and
	WHEREAS, Denton County is home to many famous corporate 
residents, including the American Airlines Maintenance Center, 
Andrew Corporation, Boeing, Federal Express, a Peterbilt Motors 
plant, and Xerox; and
	WHEREAS, Denton County is one of the largest regions for 
horse breeding and training in the southwestern United States; 


the county also boasts the Texas Motor Speedway, which is the 
second largest sports facility in the United States, as well as 
the newest tourism destination in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Denton County are to be commended 
for their industriousness and for their gracious hospitality to 
those who visit this beautiful county; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize February 24 and 25, 2003, as 
Denton County Day and extend best wishes to its citizens for a 
most enjoyable day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this glorious day.
                                                           Nelson, Harris, Estes




 
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                      Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 25, 2003.



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   Secretary of the Senate