SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 576
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the residents of Williamson County on the occasion of
Williamson County Day; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is among the fastest-growing
counties in the nation; its population of 489,250 has seen an
increase of over 56 percent since 2000, and employment has
increased by 81.8 percent; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is home to one of the
fastest-growing health care clusters in America; its five
hospitals and the Texas A&M Health Science Center have
contributed to an increase in health care employment of over 55
percent since 2000; the county has been ranked as one of the
healthiest counties in Texas for six consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is a center for higher learning
and offers a variety of educational opportunities at historic
Southwestern University, Texas State University-Round Rock,
Austin Community College, and the East Williamson County Higher
Education Center; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Life-Sciences Collaboration Center in
Georgetown is a growing and vital resource for the recruitment
and acceleration of emerging biotechnology and medical device
companies and for the furtherance of scientific education in area
public schools and universities; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is also home to Georgetown
Utility Systems, which will make the City of Georgetown one of
the largest cities with municipally owned utilities in the nation
to supply its customers with 100 percent solar and wind energy
starting in 2016; 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 and provides local residents with a
cost-effective and 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, launch a new business, and
retire in America; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is the proud home of Texas
Rangers Triple A affiliate team the Round Rock Express and of
owner and baseball legend Nolan Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is renowned for its exceptional
quality of life, and its residents are noted for their
hospitality, good will, and civic engagement and for the care and
support they show for neighbors in need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby proclaim April 30, 2015, 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 high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate