SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 414
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the residents of the cities of Williamson County
and the county's officials 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 had an
increase of over 56 percent since 2000, and employment has
increased by more than 80 percent; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is home to one of the
fastest-growing health care hubs 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 makes the City of Georgetown one of the nation's
largest cities with municipally owned utilities to supply its
customers with 100 percent solar and wind energy; 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, With one of the lowest crime rates anywhere,
Williamson County is among the safest places in the nation, and
Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Georgetown have been listed among the
best places in America in which to live, launch a new business,
and retire; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County is the proud home of the 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, goodwill, 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, 85th
Legislature, hereby proclaim March 16, 2017, 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 March 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate