SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 763

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize April 19, 2007, as Williamson County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Williamson County is located just north of the state capital and stretches across Interstate Highway 35, the well-known North American commerce corridor; its economy has grown from one that was historically agricultural to one that has a significant impact on the state; and

WHEREAS, The county has become the focal point of population growth and economic expansion in Central Texas; in the seven years since the 2000 United States Census, it has consistently ranked among the state's and the nation's fastest growing counties; its population of 350,000 is expected to double by the year 2015 and to exceed one million by 2020; and

WHEREAS, With the many high technology companies choosing to locate in Williamson County, led by world-famous Dell Computers, the county has a vibrant and growing manufacturing sector; its retail companies and major health care facilities, including those of Saint David's, Seton, Scott and White, and Triad, have rapidly transformed the quality of health care in the county and the economic landscape of Central Texas; and

WHEREAS, Williamson County is among the state's leaders in household income, yet housing costs remain well below the national average, and the crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation; it has an outstanding public school system, and its higher education facilities include the highly rated Southwestern University and Texas State University's beautiful new Round Rock Higher Education Center; and

WHEREAS, The keys to the county's spectacular success are its high quality of life, its world-class workforce, its wise investment in infrastructure to accommodate rapid and sustained growth, and the progressive, "can do" spirit of the people who call Williamson County home; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby welcome the Williamson County residents who have come to the State Capitol to celebrate Williamson County Day and extend to all best wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Williamson County Day. Ogden

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 19, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate