SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 689
WHEREAS, Williamson County is among the fastest-growing
counties in the nation, with five of the fastest-growing cities
in the country; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is home to one of the
fastest-growing health care clusters in America, with five new or
expanded hospitals and the new Texas A&M Health Science Center; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is a center for higher
learning, with historic Southwestern University, Texas State
University-Round Rock, Austin Community College, and the East
Williamson County Higher Education Center; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is home to the Electric
Reliability Council of Texas Operations Center in Taylor, which
manages the majority of the state's electrical grid; numerous
leading-edge companies focused on the creation of clean, renewable
energy for the future are also located in the county; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Life-Sciences Collaboration Center in
Georgetown is a growing and vital resource for the recruitment of
emerging bio-technology, nano-technology, and medical device
companies and for the furtherance of scientific education in area
public schools and universities; and
WHEREAS, The transportation infrastructure of Williamson
County continues to be expanded to accommodate the area's growth
and to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Leander, with its Transportation Oriented
Development, is the northern terminus of the Capital Metro
Commuter Rail Line, providing local residents with a
cost-effective, environmentally friendly transportation
alternative; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is among the safest places in
the nation, with one of the lowest crime rates anywhere; 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 in America; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is the proud home of the Round
Rock Express, Triple A affiliate of the American League Champion
Texas Rangers, and the home of owner and baseball legend Nolan
Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County continues to provide active
support of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families
through the Adopt-a-Unit Program; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is widely known for its
hospitality, good will, civic engagement, caring and support for
neighbors in need, and exceptional quality of life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby acknowledge the many fine attributes of
Williamson County and recognize April 13, 2011, as Williamson
County Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Williamson County as an expression of esteem from
the Texas Senate.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate