SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 281
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rockwall County are gathering
in Austin February 26-28, 2017, to celebrate Rockwall County Days
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie
of North Texas, the region was inhabited by members of the Caddo
and Cherokee tribes before the first European resident, John
O. Heath, settled on the East Fork of the Trinity River in 1846;
Rockwall County was established in 1873, taking its name from an
underground rock formation; and
WHEREAS, The smallest county in Texas, yet among the
fastest growing, Rockwall County today boasts a population of
approximately 90,000 people who are committed to economic
development while maintaining their bustling downtowns and
small-community atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, The county seat, Rockwall, was named by early
explorer T. U. Wade, who discovered a large rock wall when
digging a well in the mid-1800s; dedicated to preserving their
community's rich heritage and family-friendly environment,
residents and civic leaders are working hard to keep a small-town
feel to a vibrant city even as its population continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, The city of Heath boasts a premier residential
community located along the picturesque shores of Lake Ray
Hubbard, and its residents enjoy high property values, low tax
rates, and exemplary schools; and
WHEREAS, Looking to the future with a strong chamber of
commerce that supports local businesses, Royse City, too, is
makingitaprioritytopreserveitsroots;withalively
downtown and superior schools, it has truly become an ideal spot
to call home; and
WHEREAS, In an area known for its rich blackland soil, the
town of McLendon-Chisholm dates back to the mid-1800s and is
partially named for P. A. McLendon, an area landowner, who
encouraged growth when he built a store and a blacksmith shop
before the community merged with another to become the inviting
town it is today; and
WHEREAS, Mobile City is the county's newest incorporated
town and its smallest, with nearly 200 residents; additionally,
its land area of just 0.02 square miles distinguishes it as
having the highest population density of any municipality in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Rockwall County is an exceptional place to live,
work, and raise a family, and its citizens may take justifiable
pride in their community's unique contributions to the story of
the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 26-28, 2017, as Rockwall
County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
stay in Austin.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate