88R33331 BPG-D By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 2511 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Writ Baese was named Citizen of the Year at the Round Rock Chamber's annual awards banquet held on February 15, 2023; and WHEREAS, Each year, the chamber recognizes an individual for his or her leadership and outstanding efforts in behalf of Round Rock and the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, The president of Hill Country Payroll, Mr. Baese has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Round Rock Chamber's mission; he currently serves as chair of Momentum, the chamber's public-private economic development partnership; in 2022, he played a key role in one of the most successful Momentum fundraising campaigns; he also serves on the Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corporation Board, and he has shared his time and expertise with a number of civic organizations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Baese was previously a member of the Round Rock City Council, and he served as mayor pro tem; he helped lead a successful city bond election that supported the opening of a new public library and the expansion and improvement of municipal services and amenities; moreover, he has been involved in important regional initiatives; and WHEREAS, A steadfast champion of Round Rock, Writ Baese has worked tirelessly to promote economic growth and make the community an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Writ Baese on his selection as Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Baese as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.