The resolution recognizes February 27, 2025, as City of Allen Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the proud residents of Allen, Texas. It highlights the city's rich history, beginning with its original inhabitants, the Caddo, Kiowa, and Comanche peoples, and its establishment in 1870 by the Houston and Texas Central Railway, named after former Texas Attorney General Ebenezer Allen. The resolution notes the city's growth as a commercial center due to the railway, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural products, and outlines its development into a vibrant community with a population exceeding 100,000.
Today, Allen boasts a diverse economy supported by various industries, including financial services and information technology, and is home to educational institutions like the Collin College Technical Campus. The city offers extensive recreational opportunities with nearly 2,000 acres of parkland, numerous trails, and facilities for sports and the arts. The resolution concludes by acknowledging Allen's thriving cultural institutions and dynamic business environment, affirming the pride its citizens have in their community, and extending a warm welcome to the visiting delegation at the Capitol.