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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, People from Denton County are assembling at the |
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State Capitol to celebrate Denton County Day on February 27, 2007; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Named in honor of pioneer preacher, lawyer, and |
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soldier John Bunyan Denton, the county was officially created by |
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the Texas Legislature in 1846; with the arrival of the railroad some |
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four decades later, production of wheat and cotton increased and |
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the area emerged as a prominent agricultural center; and |
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WHEREAS, Denton County has continued to grow and prosper |
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throughout the years, and today its robust economy is bolstered by |
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trade, manufacturing, and tourism; and |
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WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy recreation at |
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Lewisville, Grapevine, and Ray Roberts lakes, as well as such area |
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attractions as the Texas Motor Speedway, the Rare Book Room and |
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Texana Collections, and the Denton County Historical Museum and |
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Texas Heritage Center; and |
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WHEREAS, The area boasts two respected institutions of higher |
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learning, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's |
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University, which draw thousands of students to their undergraduate |
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and graduate programs; and |
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WHEREAS, The city of Denton, established in 1857 as the |
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county seat, has been recognized as a Main Street City and is home |
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to a lively town square and the popular Denton Arts and Jazz |
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Festival; and |
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WHEREAS, With its natural beauty, history, and prosperity, |
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Denton County is a truly special part of the Lone Star State, and |
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its citizens can be proud to claim allegiance to such a vibrant |
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county; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2007, as Denton County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to its citizens sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable visit to Austin. |