R-2947-9-10RESOLUTION NO, 2947-9-10(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING REDISTRICTING EFFORTS OF THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE RELATED TO THE 2010 CENSUS WHICH RESULTS IN
CONGRUENT CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, AND STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION DISTRICTS FOR ALL OF COLLIN COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas population is estimated to have grown by nearly 3.9 million to close to 25 million
people from 2000 to 2009, with Collin County leading the way having grown by an estimated 55% to an
estimated 800,000 people, growing by an average of 94 new residents daily. Collin County is one of the
fastest growing counties in the United States and will be the 6'" largest county in Texas after the 2010 census
in completed; and,
WHEREAS, Collin County represents a cohesive community of interest of towns and cities with similar
family values, religious beliefs, economic goals; and,
WHEREAS, Collin County is currently represented by two excellent Congressmen in Ralph Hall and Sam
Johnson, two esteemed State Senators in Florence Shapiro and Craig Estes, and four fine Representatives in
Jerry Madden, Ken Paxton, Jodie Laubenberg, and Van Taylor and two dedicated State Board of Education
members in Don McLeroy and Tincy Miller; and,
WHEREAS, due to Collin County's rapid growth rate, our communities are currently underrepresented at
' both the Federal and State levels. Collin County residents deserve to have elected representation that matches
our community of interests, while also ensuring the districts increase in number proportionally to the rapid
growth in Collin County's population. Furthermore, our Congressional and Legislative delegation is currently
spread into neighboring counties which desire to have elected officials that meet their interests and
community needs as well; and,
WHEREAS, the Texas House Committee on Redistricting is conducting a public hearing on September 22,
2010, at the University of Texas at Dallas to obtain public input on all issues relating to the redistricting of
Congressional, Legislative, and State Board of Education districts following the release of the Federal census
in 2011 and gathering information regarding the existence and location of communities of interest to be
considered in the creation of Congressional, Legislative, and State Board of Education districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Allen City Council believes that Collin County is a cohesive group of towns and cities with
shared interests and common heritage.
SECTION 2. The Allen City Council believes that representation at the State and Federal level is strongest
when it is united. Our towns and cities alike need a voice in government by people who understand our issues.
SECTION 3. The Allen City Council requests that the Texas House of Representatives maximize elected
representation in Collin County at the Congressional and State levels. The Council requests that our towns
and cities share common representation at both the State and Federal level. We request that the Committee on
' Redistricting include all of Collin County inside congruent Congressional, Legislative, and State Board of
Education districts that fairly represent all of Collin County.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
' COUNTY, TEXAS ON THIS THE 14" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
APPROVED:
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StephMAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Geo , CITY SEC TARY
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