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.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2511 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House