SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 306          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   welcome to Austin the visiting delegation from Denton County and   to designate February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days   at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Named for John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and   Methodist minister, Denton County was created in 1846 out of land   from the original Peters Colony Grant; the City of Denton has   served as the county seat since 1857; the historic Denton County   Courthouse that stands on the square in Denton was dedicated in   1897; with its limestone exterior and majestic clock tower, it   has long been one of the region's most impressive sights; and          WHEREAS, Denton County has experienced rapid growth since   the 1970s, and the 2010 census placed its population at 662,614;   its cities and chambers of commerce provide a welcoming business   climate, and the county has been recognized nationally as an   exceptional place to live and work; and          WHEREAS, Denton County has 11 outstanding public school   districts and is well known as a center for higher education; the   county is home to such distinguished institutions as the   University of North Texas, established in 1890, Texas Woman's   University, established in 1901, and North Central Texas   College; and          WHEREAS, The area offers many cultural and recreational   opportunities, including the Texas Motor Speedway, Lake Ray   Roberts, and Lewisville Lake, which contribute to the region's   thriving economy and progressive development; and          WHEREAS, The visiting Denton County delegation is composed   of mayors and civic, business, and educational leaders and is   headed by County Judge Mary Horn and County Commissioners Hugh   Coleman, Ron Marchant, Bobbie J. Mitchell, and Andy Eads; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, the citizens of Denton County have   contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star   State, and they can be justifiably proud of their many   achievements as they look to the future; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th   Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in   celebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days   at the State Capitol and extend to all best wishes for a memorable   visit to Austin; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.   Nelson, Estes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 27, 2017.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate