SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 687
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alan McGraw, who is stepping down as mayor of the City
of Round Rock in May of 2017, after 16 years of exemplary civic
service; and
WHEREAS, Alan McGraw was elected to the Round Rock City
Council in 2001, and he ran unopposed for mayor in 2008; he is an
admired public leader who helped oversee a period of notable
growth and development in Round Rock that set the city on a course
for long-term prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service, Mayor McGraw
focused on bringing jobs to the city, keeping citizens safe
through the support of public-safety officials, and improving
transportation and quality of life for Round Rock citizens; and
WHEREAS, He helped guide numerous local initiatives, and
he is noted for his role in economic development decisions that
brought major businesses and retail outlets to the Round Rock
area and helped the city thrive; and
WHEREAS, Mayor McGraw is a highly respected member of the
community, and he has diligently worked to make the City of Round
Rock an ideal place in which to live and raise a family; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend City of Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw
for his outstanding service on behalf of the citizens of Round
Rock and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of esteem 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 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate