88R32561 BHH-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 2531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Williamson County are
celebrating the 175th anniversary of their county's founding in
2023; and
WHEREAS, Located just north of Austin, Williamson County
occupies more than 1,100 square miles and is divided by the Balcones
Escarpment, which runs from Jarrell in the north to Round Rock in
the south; the area was inhabited by Tonkawa, Lipan Apache,
Comanche, and other tribes prior to the arrival of Anglo settlers
during the Texas Revolution and the early days of the Republic of
Texas; on March 13, 1848, the state legislature established the
county, naming it after prominent judge and soldier Robert M.
Williamson; and
WHEREAS, During the 19th century, the county's rich blackland
soils provided fertile farmland for wheat and corn, and its
agriculture-based economy was further bolstered by cattle and sheep
ranching and, later, by the expansion of cotton farming; the
diversification of agriculture in the region was followed by
significant social and economic changes in the mid-to-late 20th
century, and the county's proximity to Austin led to dramatic
population growth in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the county seat of
Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Today, nearly 650,000 people call Williamson County
home; the area offers many recreational opportunities for hunting,
fishing, and boating, as well as such attractions as Inner Space
Cavern, the Georgetown Palace Theatre, the Dan Moody Museum in
Taylor, the Round Rock Express Minor League Baseball team, and the
annual Pioneer Day at Old Settlers Park, which are enjoyed by
residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work together
to build an even brighter future, the people of Williamson County
may take great pride in the important role their communities
continue to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of the
founding of Williamson County and extend to its citizens sincere
best wishes for the future.