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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the residents of Collin County in proclaiming March 8, 2011, |
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as Collin County Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Organized in 1846 and carved from Fannin County, |
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Collin County was named for the pioneer settler Collin McKinney, |
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a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; the county is |
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located in Northeast Texas and was originally Caddo Indian |
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country; the city of McKinney is the county seat; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for its rich, black clay soil, Collin County |
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has been a source of timber for the state and is a major |
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agricultural area that maintains deep ties to its ranching and |
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farming heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, industrial development and |
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population growth in the county have been managed with care in |
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order to preserve natural habitats and historical sites; |
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citizens in the area are in touch with the county's roots through |
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the Collin County Historical Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Collin County is the fastest-growing |
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county in Texas and the sixth most populous county in Texas; |
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since the 2000 census was taken, the county has had a population |
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increase of 59 percent, and it now has more than 782,000 |
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residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Collin County maintains an excellent public |
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education system, and its employers have a highly educated labor |
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pool; the county offers attractive scenery and excellent recreational |
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opportunities; Collin County Day is an excellent opportunity for |
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the Texas Senate to recognize the important contributions that |
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this county and its residents have made to this state and to join |
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them in celebrating the county's rich history and its many |
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assets; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Collin County for |
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preserving their county's many amenities in the face of its rapid |
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growth and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable Collin |
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County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the residents of Collin County. |
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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 March 8, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |