HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-12 Collin McKinney DayCity of Anna, Texas
Proclamation
COLLIN MCKINNEY DAY
APRIL 12, 2025
WHEREAS, Collin McKinney was born on April 17, 1766; and
WHEREAS, he was the legendary namesake of Collin County and the County Seat,
McKinney; and
WHEREAS, he was one of five men tasked with drafting the Texas Declaration of
Independence and a drafter of the Texas Constitution; and
WHEREAS, he was not only the last signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, he was
also the oldest signer, and was presented with the quill and inkwell used by all
the signers; and
WHEREAS, in 1846 he settled in Anna; this became his permanent residence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the neighbors of Anna, Texas recognize and celebrate the
real and legendary man that he was; and
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 259th birthday of Collin McKinney.
THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Anna, on behalf of
the Anna City Council and all neighbors hereof, I do hereby proclaim April 12,
2025, as:
“COLLIN MCKINNEY DAY”
In witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand this
____ day of _______________ 2025 and called
this seal to be affixed.
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Pete Cain, Mayor