SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the Denton County delegation to Austin for a jubilant 
celebration of Denton County Days at the State Capitol on 
February 14 and 15, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Denton County was created in 1846 from the 
original Peters Colony Grant in Fannin County and named for
John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and Methodist minister; and
	WHEREAS, The county is located in North Texas and serves
as the gateway to the Dallas-Fort Worth area; the City of Denton 
serves as the county seat; and
	WHEREAS, Denton County offers excellent educational 
opportunities; the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's 
University, and North Central Texas College have campuses in
the county; in addition, 11 public school districts provide 
outstanding education for the more than 60,000 students 
attending its 93 schools; and
	WHEREAS, Numerous corporations are located in Denton 
County, making vital contributions to the local economy; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of Denton County are rightfully proud
of their illustrious history and their many accomplishments; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize February 14 and 15, 2005, as 
Denton County Days at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to


the county's delegation for a memorable celebration; and, be it 
further   
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of these special days.
                                                           Nelson, Estes, Harris




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 15, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate