H.R. No. 637

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rockwall County are gathering in
	Austin on February 28, 2011, to celebrate Rockwall County Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Situated on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie of
	North Texas, the region was originally inhabited by Caddo and
	Cherokee Indians; the first European resident, John O. Heath,
	settled on the East Fork of the Trinity River in 1846; Rockwall
	County was established in 1873, taking its name from an underground
	rock formation discovered by farmers who were digging a well; and
	WHEREAS, An important center for cotton production for many
	years, Rockwall County today boasts a population of more than
	78,000 people who enjoy being in close proximity to the Dallas-Fort
	Worth Metroplex while savoring the relaxed and comfortable way of
	life in the county's many thriving communities; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Rowlett, on the shore of Lake Ray
	Hubbard, is emerging as an important regional center and will be the
	site of the intersection of the eastern extension of the President
	George Bush Turnpike and the new Blue Line Extension of DART
	Commuter Rail; and
	WHEREAS, The nearly 7,000 residents of Heath benefit from the
	rustic beauty of its spectacular lakeside setting, as well as from
	the city's prudent, low-density residential growth strategies;
	with soaring property values and low tax rates, the community is
	further strengthened by superior public schools and by recent
	commercial and professional development, including the Baylor
	Medical Center at Rockwall; and
	WHEREAS, The fastest-growing city in the state, the
	population of Fate rose from 497 in 2000 to 6,357 in 2010, an
	increase of 1,179 percent; in 2008, the city's voters passed a
	home-rule charter by an overwhelming majority; this development
	promises to make that community an even more important component of
	the county's economy; and
	WHEREAS, Positive change and preparation for the years ahead
	are also taking place in the City of McLendon-Chisholm; this is the
	newest city in Rockwall County but was formed from two of the oldest
	area communities, McLendon and Chisholm, both of which date back to
	the mid-1800s; and
	WHEREAS, Designated as a Main Street City in 2009, Rockwall
	is a fast-growing suburban community that is dedicated to
	preserving its heritage and its pleasant, family-friendly
	atmosphere; as part of that effort, the city's Historic
	Preservation Advisory Board has worked with residents and civic
	leaders to develop a preservation plan for the Old Town Rockwall
	Historic District, which will help the district to remain the
	vibrant heart of the city; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Royse City are also making it a
	priority to carry forth the small-town way of life that has long
	characterized their community; designated as a Main Street City in
	2008, the town has established a Heritage Committee and ordinance
	and design guidelines in order to revitalize the historical
	district, and it also benefits from a strong chamber of commerce
	that supports local businesses; and
	WHEREAS, Helping to build a bright future for the region is
	the Leadership Rockwall County Class of 2011; members of this
	outstanding program are working to become local leaders by learning
	about the challenges and opportunities of the county's civic and
	business community; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout Rockwall County, citizens have done an
	outstanding job of building on long-cherished hometown values as
	they plan for a dynamic future, and their ongoing success in these
	endeavors has made the county an exceptional place to live, work,
	and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2011, as Rockwall County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those residents here
	today best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit.
	Laubenberg
	Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
	Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
	Allen Gooden Murphy
	Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
	Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
	Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
	Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
	Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
	Aycock Harless Parker
	Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
	Berman Hartnett Paxton
	Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
	Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
	Branch Hochberg Phillips
	Brown Hopson Pickett
	Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
	Burnam Howard of Travis Price
	Button Huberty Quintanilla
	Cain Hughes Raymond
	Callegari Hunter Reynolds
	Carter Isaac Riddle
	Castro Jackson Ritter
	Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
	Christian Keffer Schwertner
	Coleman King of Parker Scott
	Cook King of Taylor Sheets
	Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
	Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
	Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
	Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
	Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
	J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
	S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
	Deshotel Lavender Strama
	Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
	Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
	Dutton Lozano Thompson
	Eiland Lucio III Torres
	Eissler Lyne Truitt
	Elkins Madden Turner
	Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
	Farrar Margo Villarreal
	Fletcher Marquez Vo
	Flynn Martinez Walle
	Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
	Gallego McClendon White
	Garza Menendez Woolley
	Geren Miles Workman
	Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
	Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 637 was adopted by the House on February
	28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House