TITLE: Recognizing February 18 through 20, 2019, as Denton County Days.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 18 through 20, 2019, as Denton County Days.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in welcoming to Austin the visiting delegation from Denton County and in designating February 18 through 20, 2019, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Denton County was created in 1846 out of land from the original Peters Colony Grant and was named for John B. Denton, a pioneer lawyer and Methodist minister; the City of Denton has served as the county seat since 1857, and the historic Denton County Courthouse that stands on the square in Denton was dedicated in 1897; with its limestone exterior and majestic clock tower, the courthouse is an impressive edifice; and WHEREAS, Since the 1970s, Denton County has experienced rapid growth; its cities and chambers of commerce provide a welcoming business climate, and the county has been recognized nationally for its exceptional assets; and WHEREAS, Well known as a center for higher education, Denton 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, Denton County has 11 outstanding public school districts, and the area offers many cultural and recreational opportunities; the Texas Motor Speedway, Grapevine Lake and Lewisville Lake, the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, and the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum contribute to the region's thriving economy and are major tourist attractions; and WHEREAS, Through 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 and of the county's exceptional amenities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby join the Denton County delegation in celebrating February 18 through 20, 2019, 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, Fallon President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2019.