82R18257 JGH-F
By: Gonzales of Williamson H.R. No. 1126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Williamson County are gathering
in Austin on April 13, 2011, to celebrate Williamson County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is among the fastest-growing
counties in the nation, with a population of more than 422,000, an
increase of nearly 70 percent since 2000; and
WHEREAS, The county's health care resources include five new
or expanded hospitals as well as the Texas A&M Health Science
Center; the Texas Life-Sciences Collaboration Center in Georgetown
is a vital resource for the recruitment of emerging biotech,
nanotech, and medical device companies and is a boon for science
classes in the area's public schools and universities; and
WHEREAS, A center for higher education, Williamson County
boasts the campuses of historic Southwestern University, Texas
State University-Round Rock Higher Education Center, Austin
Community College, and the East Williamson County Higher Education
Center, all of which are growing to meet demand; and
WHEREAS, The city of Round Rock, home to Dell Computers and
the Round Rock Express minor league baseball team, continues to
surge in population while maintaining the small-town feel that
attracts new residents; and
WHEREAS, Taylor is home to the Electric Reliability Council
of Texas, which manages the majority of the Lone Star State's
electrical grid, and several companies focused on the creation of
clean, renewable energy also have offices there; and
WHEREAS, Leander is preparing for the future with its planned
Transit Oriented Development and its active participation in the
new Capital Metro commuter rail system; throughout the entire
county, transportation infrastructure is being increased to
accommodate growth and ensure the safety of residents and visitors;
and
WHEREAS, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Georgetown have been
listed among the best places to live, ride out the recession, launch
a new business, and retire, and the county as a whole is among the
safest places to live, with one of the lowest crime rates in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Widely known for the hospitality, concern for
others, goodwill, and civic engagement of its citizens, Williamson
County is celebrated for its exceptional quality of life and the
"can do" spirit of its people, pointing the way to a bright and
exciting future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 13, 2011, as Williamson County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful day in Austin.