HR329 - Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Plano Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 329       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Plano are gathering in Austin on   February 26, 2025, to celebrate Plano Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, The city traces its origins to the early 1850s, when   William Forman established a general store, post office, and   several other enterprises that became the hub of the community; the   Houston and Texas Central Railway connected the area to nearby   Dallas in 1872, and the town was officially incorporated the   following year; in its early decades, Plano became home of several   industries and served as a retail outlet for area farmers; the   town's population increased at a moderate pace during the first   half of the 1900s but has grown rapidly in the decades since,   becoming a prominent part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; and          WHEREAS, Today, Plano boasts a population of more than   290,000; the Plano Chamber of Commerce has played an important role   in the city's economic growth through advocacy, education,   innovation, and collaboration, and the community further benefits   from the educational opportunities provided by the Plano   Independent School District and two Collin College campuses; the   city has received a host of accolades in recent years, including   recognition by both the New York Times and WalletHub in 2024 as one   of the best places in the country to raise children; and          WHEREAS, Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the recreational   activities at Oak Point Park and the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve,   and visitors and locals alike can explore the city's rich history at   the Heritage Farmstead Museum, the Interurban Railway Museum, and   the Plano African American Museum; the Plano Balloon Festival, one   of the city's signature events, takes place each September; and          WHEREAS, Plano has earned a well-deserved reputation as an   outstanding place to live and work, and its citizens may take   justifiable pride in the unique contributions that their community   has made to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Plano Day at the   State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.     Leach     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 329 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House