H.R. No. 1107 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hutto are gathering in Austin on April 1, 2009, to celebrate Hutto Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Situated on the rich black lands of southwestern Williamson County, Hutto is ideally located in close proximity to Austin, Round Rock, and Georgetown; it rests adjacent to the premier new highway project in the state, SH-130, and it is only minutes away from the IH-35 NAFTA corridor; and WHEREAS, This dynamic community perfectly balances its small-town charm with expanding retail opportunities and a growing park system; enjoying strong support from the town's residents, Hutto's exceptional schools are growing at a rate of 20 percent each year; and WHEREAS, These fine amenities and Hutto's ready access to the high-tech, manufacturing, and service employers in Central Texas make it an excellent place to live; the town's population has soared in just nine years from 1,250 in 2000 to 17,120 today, and it has been cited as the fastest-growing community in Texas for two years in a row; and WHEREAS, Hutto's educated workforce, highly motivated government, and welcoming business climate combine to make the community an ideal location for new enterprise; the winter 2008 issue of Southern Business and Development magazine recognized the town as one of the Top 10 Edge Markets and as one of the 100 Best Major Markets in the South to Locate Your Company; and WHEREAS, Building on their town's rich rural heritage and its small-town values of friendliness and industry, the people of Hutto are looking toward a bright future for themselves and their children; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 1, 2009, as Hutto Day at the State Capitol and extend to the Hutto delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit. Maldonado ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1107 was adopted by the House on April 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House