SR278 - Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Grayson County Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 278          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Grayson County are gathering   in Austin on March 18, 2025, in celebration of Grayson County Day   at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Established in 1846, Grayson County has evolved   from its agricultural roots into a thriving center for   manufacturing, commerce, and technological advancement, all   while preserving its heritage and maintaining its unique   character; and          WHEREAS, The City of Sherman, the heart of Grayson County   as well as its county seat, has attracted significant interest   from major corporations, and it was selected as the location for   new multimillion-dollar production facilities for Texas   Instruments, Coherent, Easy Foods, Molinos USA, and Persys;   moreover, Sunny Delight received an investment of $38 million for   machinery and equipment upgrades at its Sherman plant, and Tyson   Foods invested $30 million in upgrades at its local facility; in   addition, GlobalWafers America has committed $5 billion to a   project to manufacture silicon wafers in Sherman, an endeavor   that will further solidify the city's presence in the   semiconductor industry; and          WHEREAS, These investments are the result of strong   collaboration among local leadership at the City of Sherman,   Grayson County, the Sherman Economic Development Corporation,   and Workforce Solutions Texoma; together, they have facilitated   the creation of jobs and the cultivation of a growing talent   pipeline through partnerships with Austin College, Grayson   College, and the Sherman Independent School District; and          WHEREAS, By fostering entrepreneurship, workforce   development, and small business growth, Grayson County and the   City of Sherman have set a standard for sustainable economic   progress and regional collaboration, and these efforts are   helping to ensure the long-term prosperity of the community and   its residents; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Grayson County   Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere appreciation to all   those individuals and organizations involved in promoting the   economic vitality of the region; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for the county as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Hagenbuch                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate