2023S0186-1 02/22/23
By: Schwertner S.R. No. 228
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Williamson County and its residents on the occasion of
the county's 175th anniversary on March 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Williamson County was founded in 1848 when
residents of western Milam County petitioned the Texas
Legislature for the creation of a new county, which they named
for Battle of San Jacinto veteran Robert M. Williamson; and
WHEREAS, A group of men were appointed by the legislature
to serve as the county's first commissioners and to select a
location for the county seat; George Washington Glasscock, who
jointly owned land with Thomas B. Huling, a member of the Texas
Legislature, offered to donate land to serve as the county seat
with the agreement to call the area Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Today a center for agribusiness, education, and
high-tech industry, Williamson County boasts a population of
more than 609,000 people; it is one of the fastest-growing
counties in the nation and was ranked by the 2021 County Health
Rankings as the second-healthiest place to live in Texas among
the 244 ranked counties; and
WHEREAS, From its historic Beaux-Arts courthouse in the
center of Georgetown to the fertile black soil in the east and the
beautiful landscapes of rolling limestone hills in the west,
Williamson County offers its residents an exceptionally
desirable place to live, work, and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, In honor of this historic anniversary of their
county, Williamson County residents will gather on March 10 and
11, 2023, to celebrate with live music, entertainment, and
activities for guests of all ages; the event's theme, "Still
Making History," is indeed fitting for this momentous occasion as
the people of Williamson County look to the future with
confidence and celebrate their storied past and this significant
milestone in their county's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Williamson County on
their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our
state and extend to all best wishes for a memorable 175th
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special event as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.