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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize February 10, 2009, as Collin County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin County is a place of natural beauty and |
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rural charm in the heart of North Texas, providing a superb |
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quality of life for its citizens, a welcoming environment for |
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business, a knowledgeable and skilled workforce, and first-rate |
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recreational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin County was formed in 1846; the county and |
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its seat of government were named for one of its first settlers, |
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Collin McKinney, who helped draft the Texas Declaration of |
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Independence; and |
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WHEREAS, The population of Collin County surged with the |
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arrival of the railroad in 1872; today, with a population of |
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nearly 750,000 people, the county is the sixth most populous |
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county in the state, and it continues to grow, with an average of |
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94 people arriving each day; and |
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WHEREAS, Industry in Collin County is flourishing; county |
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leaders work closely with economic development groups to provide |
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a variety of incentives to businesses, and they work continuously |
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to maintain and expand infrastructure; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin County schools were recently recognized in |
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a nationwide study of public school districts by Forbes magazine; |
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residents are proud of their high school athletic programs, which |
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last year saw four teams, Prosper, Allen, Celina, and Wylie, |
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competing in state playoffs; the Prosper High School Eagles |
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captured the 2008 3A High School Football Championship and the |
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Allen High School Eagles won the 5A Football Championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin County Day at the State Capitol provides an |
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opportunity to celebrate the county's rich past and its dynamic |
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future and to recognize its many contributions to the growth of |
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this state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby designate February 10, 2009, as Collin |
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County Day and extend to the representatives of this important |
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region a hearty welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Shapiro, Estes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 10, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |