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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome representatives of Denton County to Austin on the |
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occasion of Denton County Days at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, First settled in the early 1840s, Denton County |
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was created in 1846 out of land from the original Peters Colony |
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Grant and was named for John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and |
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Methodist minister; the City of Denton serves as the county seat; |
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the historic Denton County Courthouse was dedicated in 1897 and, |
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with its limestone exterior and majestic clock tower, is one of |
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the region's most impressive sights; and |
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WHEREAS, Denton County is noted for its emphasis on |
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education; the county has 11 outstanding public school districts |
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and is home to such distinguished institutions as the University |
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of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and North Central Texas |
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College; and |
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WHEREAS, Denton County has experienced rapid growth in |
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recent years, and the 2010 census placed its population at 662,614; |
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its cities and chambers of commerce provide a welcoming business |
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climate, and the county is ranked seventh on Money Magazine's 2012 |
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list of Best Places to Live -- Where the Jobs Are; and |
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WHEREAS, Cultural and recreational opportunities like the |
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Texas Motor Speedway, Lake Ray Roberts, and Lewisville Lake |
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contribute to the region's thriving economy and progressive |
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development; and |
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WHEREAS, The visiting Denton County delegation is |
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composed of mayors and civic, business, and educational leaders |
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and is headed by County Judge Mary Horn and County Commissioners |
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Hugh Coleman, Ron Marchant, Bobbie J. Mitchell, and Andy Eads; |
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the citizens of Denton County are justifiably proud of the |
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county's many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in |
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celebrating February 18 and 19, 2013, as Denton County Days and |
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extend to all best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Nelson, 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 11, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |