H.R. No. 805
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in Austin
  on March 28 and 29, 2023, to celebrate Collin County Days at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Collin County is one of the largest and
  fastest-growing counties in the state; more than 90 percent of its
  workforce over the age of 25 hold a high school diploma and about
  half have earned at least a bachelor's degree; such highly skilled
  workers also make the county a leader in job growth; and
         WHEREAS, With a population of 283,000, Plano is the largest
  city in the county and home to a number of iconic global
  corporations, including Toyota Motor North America, Liberty Mutual
  Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Boeing Global Services, NTT DATA,
  JCPenney, FedEx Office, Frito-Lay, and Capital One; in 2018, the
  city was recognized as the best place to live in America by
  AreaVibes, the best city to buy a house in America by Niche, and the
  best city for jobs in America by Forbes, while maintaining its
  status as one of the safest cities in America by WalletHub and among
  the top five best-performing cities in America by the Milken
  Institute; this thriving municipality boasts nationally recognized
  schools, award-winning parks, a lively historic downtown district,
  and multicultural neighborhoods that appeal equally to families,
  young singles, and retirees; its excellent restaurants, vibrant
  shopping districts, exciting entertainment venues, and active
  local arts scene all contribute to the city's high quality of life;
  this year, the city is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its
  founding, which took place on June 2, 1873; and
         WHEREAS, County seat and home of the McKinney National
  Airport, the city of McKinney hosts such major employers as the
  aerospace division of Raytheon Company, Encore Wire Corporation,
  Emerson Process Management, and Torchmark Corporation; recent
  relocations include PACCAR and Moss Construction, and the community
  continues to cultivate its own businesses, including Playful, a
  virtual reality gaming company; in recent years, Independent Bank
  also completed construction of its new headquarters; furthermore,
  the city's historic downtown encompasses more than 130 boutiques;
  this rapidly growing community currently has a population of more
  than 211,000, marking a significant increase over the last decade;
  the McKinney National Airport has maintained its status as an
  economic engine with recent expansions to its facilities, including
  a new state-of-the-art FBO terminal; and
         WHEREAS, Allen is a dynamic and welcoming home to more than
  110,000 residents and has been ranked among the safest, most
  affordable, and most family-friendly cities nationwide, and the
  city continues to enhance the Texas workforce through the addition
  and expansion of such international companies as NETSCOUT, Boss
  Fight Entertainment, and CyrusOne; in 2017, the city was named the
  number two "Best Place to Live" and number one "Best Place to Live
  in the South" by Money magazine, and the city received the coveted
  National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award in 2016
  for its creation and stewardship of more than 1,300 acres of
  parkland, 67 parks and facilities, and 78 miles of hike-and-bike
  trails; moreover, its volunteer efforts were recognized with the
  2012, 2016, and 2022 Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community
  Achievement Award for efforts in environmental education,
  community beautification, and litter prevention; and
         WHEREAS, Defining "Progress in Motion," Frisco is one of the
  fastest-growing cities in the country and the fastest-growing
  community over the past decade, according to the United States
  census bureau; it has maintained its quality of life amid rapid
  development, and the Dallas Morning News named Frisco among its top
  10 suburbs for schools, safety, families with children, young
  adults, empty nesters, and "Best Overall" neighborhoods; known for
  top-notch public safety services, the city received the highest
  rating for fire protection, and it enjoys one of the lowest crime
  rates, as well as low taxes; this once-small town is home to Collin
  College, Preston Ridge Campus, world-class venues, and seven
  professional sports organizations, namely the Frisco RoughRiders,
  Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, Texas Legends, Dallas Rattlers, Dallas
  Cowboys, and the PGA of America; active residents have access to 49
  parks, 86 miles of trails, and an athletic center featuring an
  outdoor water park; health care facilities include three hospitals,
  and the favorable business climate supports more than nine million
  square feet of retail and restaurants; among the cultural amenities
  are three museums and hundreds of public and private art
  installations displayed throughout Frisco's approximately
  70-square-mile area; recently, the University of North Texas opened
  a campus in Frisco, becoming the first four-year college in Collin
  County; and
         WHEREAS, The city of Wylie, Wylie Independent School
  District, Wylie Chamber of Commerce, and Wylie Economic Development
  Corporation work in concert to build a strong community that
  strives to honor the past, embrace the present, and plan for the
  future, while valuing unity, relationships, and trust, as evidenced
  by its ranking as second among more than 2,000 cities across the
  nation on the 25 Best Places to Live for Families list by Fortune
  Magazine; known as "Wide Awake Wylie," the town of 62,000 residents
  fosters a spirit of cooperation and features a thriving business
  environment as well as outstanding schools; it is a place people
  treasure and proudly call home, set apart by its strong sense of
  community and long history; and
         WHEREAS, The city of Richardson, which is known globally for
  its high-tech business leadership, is home to the Telecom Corridor
  area and was named the International Business Capital of North
  Texas by the 82nd Texas Legislature; Richardson is a major
  employment center, with companies including Blue Cross and Blue
  Shield of Texas, Fossil, RealPage, Fujitsu Network Communications,
  and Cisco Systems having headquarters in the city; other major
  employers include State Farm, Raytheon, UnitedHealthcare, Texas
  Instruments, and AT&T; Richardson offers a high quality of life, a
  diverse array of neighborhoods, and easy access to a multimodal
  transportation infrastructure; the city has repeatedly been
  recognized as one of the top places to live, work, and obtain an
  education by national and local media; in 2018, CBS News ranked
  Richardson the 16th-best city in the United States to live, and it
  finished ninth nationally among top cities for STEM workers by
  Livability; Richardson is home to The University of Texas at
  Dallas, one of the fastest-growing universities in the state, and
  the city remains dedicated to continued improvement as well as to
  the principles of open government and two-way communication with
  residents; established on June 26, 1873, the city is celebrating
  its 150th birthday this year; and
         WHEREAS, The city of Murphy, a diverse, historically
  significant residential community in southeastern Collin County,
  continues to create a distinctive ambience of homeowner pride and
  neighborhood vitality, and it has maintained its designation as a
  Top 10 Best Suburb by DMagazine since the inception of the ratings;
  Murphy's commitment to an enhanced quality of life is reflected in
  the number and level of excellence in its parks system, as well as
  its highly regarded year-round special events; the emerging
  business community offers a wide range of desirable retail and
  culinary options, and residents enjoy the safety and security of
  professionally managed public safety functions; and
         WHEREAS, With approximately 36,000 residents, Prosper is
  currently experiencing a 13 percent annual growth rate; located
  where the northern edge of Dallas' Golden Corridor meets the
  booming U.S. 380 Corridor, the town is poised for continued
  commercial, office, retail, and residential development; Prosper
  is home to several top housing developers, including Blue Star
  Land, LandPlan Development, and the Tellus Group; over $500 million
  in pediatric medical care facilities have been built in Prosper,
  such as Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper and Children's
  Health Specialty Center; the city also established a comprehensive
  Downtown Master Development Plan to promote the enhancement of
  existing businesses and the attraction of new ones; the Prosper
  Independent School District spans 58 square miles and serves more
  than 25,000 students, and thanks to its excellent arts, academic,
  and athletic programs as well as its highly qualified teachers, the
  district is a state leader in student growth; recognized as a Tree
  City USA and certified as a Scenic City silver-level community,
  Prosper has more than 634 acres of open spaces, recreational
  venues, and facilities for sports and fitness, as well as over 52
  miles of hike-and-bike trails; moreover, the town offers such
  community engagement programs as the New Resident Mixer, Prosper
  Citizens Academy, Citizens on Patrol, the Citizens Police and Fire
  Academies, and special events for all ages and interests; Prosper
  continues to live up to its name and motto as "A place where
  everyone matters"; and
         WHEREAS, Having been a platinum-level Scenic City in Texas
  since 2011, Fairview has also been recognized as a Tree City USA
  community and earned a Growing Green Cities Award, and it is home to
  the first street in Texas to be illuminated by LED lighting; the
  town is a three-time recipient of the Texas Municipal League
  Municipal Excellence Award and on an annual basis continues to earn
  the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
  Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association; the
  Fairview Economic Development Corporation was awarded a
  Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence by the Texas
  Economic Development Council in 2017, and the Texas Chapter of the
  American Planning Association honored Fairview with a Certificate
  of Achievement for Planning Excellence in 2015, 2016, and 2017; in
  addition, the town's Veterans Park has been recognized with a
  Patriotic Achievement Award from the Military Order of the World
  Wars; Fairview also features two of the Top 25 Best School Districts
  in Texas as ranked by Niche and continues to be ranked as one of the
  safest and most desirable places to live in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, With 78 square miles of land, Celina has the second-
  largest geographic footprint of any city in Collin County;
  strategic growth plans allow the city to manage new development
  along the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, and future Collin
  County Outer Loop corridors; Celina is one of the fastest-growing
  communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, having issued 1,249
  single-family housing permits in 2018; the city's robust "Texas
  historic" downtown is filled with a number of unique shops,
  offices, and award-winning restaurants, including Tender
  Smokehouse, which was rated the number two best place to eat on
  Yelp; its school district was recognized for its academic
  achievements with a prestigious "A" rating, and the city has
  received numerous accolades for its outstanding budgeting and
  financial reporting; residents and visitors come together to enjoy
  a number of special events throughout the year, including Movie
  Nights on the Square, Oktoberfest, Splash & Blast, and Cajun Fest;
  Celina's natural rural beauty, coupled with its exquisite
  recreational fields and amenities, creates a welcoming, small
  country-feel culture; and
         WHEREAS, Lucas was founded in 1888 and became incorporated as
  a city government on February 19, 1959; the city is currently home
  to more than 9,000 residents, and in recent years, it has
  experienced significant growth spurred by its quality housing,
  large lot sizes, exceptional education systems, low crime rate, and
  animal-friendly neighborhoods; the community has maintained a
  peaceful, rural lifestyle, helping to sustain a high quality of
  life for its citizens; the city is pleased to offer 25 miles of
  trails along Lake Lavon for pedestrians and equestrian enthusiasts,
  and it continues to focus on wildlife habitat preservation, making
  it the perfect home for the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center; the
  city's many honors include the 2022 Governor's Community
  Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful, the Community
  Partnership Award from the International City/County Management
  Association, and certification as a silver level Scenic City; each
  year, area residents enjoy taking part in a number of special
  events, such as Founders Day, Country Christmas, and an annual
  trail cleanup; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Parker are proud to be living in
  D Magazine's number two suburb in the DFW Metroplex, and they also
  enjoy a low municipal tax rate; the residents number more than
  5,000, and they cherish their uniquely "country" lifestyle;
  characterized by its large lots and comfortable atmosphere, Parker
  is known to millions of television viewers as the home of the
  legendary Southfork Ranch from Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Boasting an area of 64 square miles, Anna is one of
  the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, with a population of
  more than 21,000, and it is expected to grow to 100,000 by 2050; the
  city serves as the northern gateway of Collin County, and it is
  located along U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 5, and State Highway
  121; Anna's residents enjoy an excellent quality of life through
  numerous recreational opportunities, parks, trails, open spaces,
  and easy access to the DFW and Red River corridors; the city, Anna
  Independent School District, Anna Community Development
  Corporation, and the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce often
  collaborate to maintain a hometown atmosphere as the area undergoes
  rapid urbanization, and Anna was ranked among the safest cities in
  Texas in 2021 by a SafeWise report; Collin McKinney, one of the
  5 drafters and 59 signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence,
  lived in Anna for a number of years; and
         WHEREAS, Farmersville, located 15 miles east of McKinney,
  took its name from the primary occupation of its original
  residents; established in 1849 as a settlement on the
  Jefferson-McKinney Road and near the Republic of Texas National
  Road, the town was incorporated in 1873; agriculture kept pace as it
  became a trade center, and in the 1930s, Farmersville shipped over
  1,000 carloads of onions annually, earning the nickname "Onion
  Capital of North Texas"; today, the city is working to advance local
  industries and railroad projects, and it is home to a number of
  businesses; in addition, the Farmersville Independent School
  District and the Collin College Farmersville Campus help strengthen
  the city's workforce; Farmersville has a nationally recognized Main
  Street Program, with many historic downtown buildings, eateries,
  and shopping attractions; near the restored Onion Shed is the
  trailhead for the 130-mile Northeast Texas Trail, a beautiful site
  for walking, hiking, and bicycling; and
         WHEREAS, Settled in the mid-1850s, the city of Lavon is
  nestled along the southeastern shore of Lake Lavon, and it is home
  to approximately 3,800 residents who enjoy the friendliness of the
  small-town atmosphere combined with the benefits of living near an
  exciting metro area; the city's growing parks and trail system,
  planned capital improvements, attraction of quality business
  development, growth opportunities, and commitment to service
  contribute to an outstanding quality of life; and
         WHEREAS, The city of Melissa is one of the fastest-growing
  communities in Collin County, gaining roughly one new family per
  day; residents enjoy a friendly atmosphere and close access to a
  number of amenities, as well as more square feet per dollar for the
  price of homes; Melissa is beginning to grow commercially to
  provide its citizens with even more amenities; and
         WHEREAS, Other communities add much to Collin County's
  allure; the growing community of Blue Ridge is committed to
  revitalizing its downtown by providing a small-town rural feel;
  with its beautiful rolling hills, open skies with magnificent
  sunrises and sunsets, and friendly residents, Blue Ridge has a
  quaint charm all of its own; Cattlemans Cafe, established in 1953
  and featured in D Magazine and on Texas Country Reporter, adds to
  the town's neighborly atmosphere with its outstanding chicken fried
  steak; known as the "Home of the Last Texas Prairie in Collin
  County," the drive to Blue Ridge is replete with scenic open spaces
  dotted with cattle and horses; and
         WHEREAS, Located in the center of Collin County, the city of
  Princeton is a planned community that is currently working to
  become a Smart City; the community was named the number one place
  for first-time home buyers in the DFW area by NerdWallet in 2016,
  and it was recognized as a Prime Designated U.S. Site by Trade and
  Industry Development in 2022; the city has continued to lead Collin
  County as one of its fastest-growing cities with an average 20
  percent growth rate since 2017, and it issued more than 1,076
  single-family permits in 2022; with its Certified Scenic City
  Designation and its new Municipal Center and 100-acre Municipal
  Park, Princeton has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to
  cultivating a small-town atmosphere by prioritizing the addition of
  new parks, trails, and open space, and it maintains a low crime rate
  by national standards; the city places emphasis on an open and
  transparent government, and it has been consistently recognized
  with the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished
  Budget Presentation Award and its Certificate for Excellence in
  Financial Reporting; the Princeton Independent School District
  earned an "A" rating from the state, and it is home to the CATE
  Center, which provides vocational training across numerous
  skill-based fields; moreover, the district participates in the Jump
  Start Program and offers students the opportunity to receive an
  associate's degree while attending high school; and
         WHEREAS, Sachse is a vibrant, diverse, well-educated, and
  growing community that offers its residents a high quality of life
  while retaining its small-town charm; named as one of the safest
  cities in Texas, the community prides itself on providing its
  families with a safe place to live; with its prime location along
  the President George Bush Turnpike, Sachse has become a regionally
  significant point of access for the fastest-growing city in eastern
  Collin County; it is the home of an increasingly large retail trade
  area that includes a growing mixed-used development called The
  Station; and
         WHEREAS, Also contributing to the development of Collin
  County are the residents of Copeville, Lowry Crossing, Nevada, New
  Hope, Royse City, St. Paul, Westminster, and Weston, along with
  parts of Dallas and Garland, and these communities play an
  important part in the county's flourishing, diversified economy and
  its quality of life; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable North Texas county are
  working to preserve the best of their past even as they look forward
  to a bright and promising future, and they are sure to figure
  prominently in the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State in
  the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin
  County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
  in Austin.
 
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Phelan Guerra Murr
 
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
 
Allison Harless Noble
 
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
 
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
 
Ashby Harrison Orr
 
Bailes Hayes Ortega
 
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
 
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
 
Bernal Herrero Perez
 
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
 
Bonnen Holland Price
 
Bowers Howard Ramos
 
Bryant Hull Raney
 
Buckley Hunter Raymond
 
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
 
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
 
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
 
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
 
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
 
Canales Kacal Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
 
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
 
Cole Kitzman Shine
 
Collier Klick Slaton
 
Cook Kuempel Slawson
 
Cortez Lalani Smith
 
Craddick Lambert Smithee
 
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
 
Darby Leach Stucky
 
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
 
Dean Longoria Talarico
 
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
 
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
 
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
 
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
 
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
 
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
 
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
 
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
 
Gates Meyer Turner
 
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
 
Geren Moody Vasut
 
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
 
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
 
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
 
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
 
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 805 was adopted by the House on March
  29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House