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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Plano are celebrating the 150th |
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anniversary of the incorporation of their city with an event on |
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June 3, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in southwestern Collin County, Plano can |
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trace its origins to 1851, when Kentucky farmer William Forman |
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moved to Texas and purchased land from colonist Sanford Beck; that |
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same year, Mr. Forman built a general store and other enterprises |
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that formed a focal point for the small community; when a post |
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office was established in 1852, the name Plano was selected for the |
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town; in 1873, Plano was officially platted and incorporated, and |
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its first mayor and board of aldermen were elected; and |
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WHEREAS, Early in its history, Plano benefited from |
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manufacturing and ranching industries; railways were eventually |
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established in the area, and the city became a retail outlet for |
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farmers in the Blackland Prairie region; during the 1980s, Plano |
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experienced a period of tremendous growth, and major businesses |
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moved their headquarters to the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Plano is home to more than 285,000 residents, |
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and the city serves as a major hub for commercial, financial, and |
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educational activities in Collin County; nicknamed the Balloon |
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Capital of Texas, the city hosts an annual hot air balloon festival; |
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Plano also boasts a number of historical sites, including the |
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Heritage Farmstead, the Interurban Railway Museum, Baccus Plaza, |
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and the original Texas-shaped pool; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, residents of Plano are justifiably proud |
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of their community, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the city's |
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contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of |
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Plano and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |