H.R. No. 580

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rockwall County are gathering in
	Austin on February 25, 2013, to celebrate Rockwall County Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Situated on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie of
	North Texas, the region was inhabited by Caddo and Cherokee Indians
	before 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, The smallest county in Texas but the fastest
	growing, Rockwall County today boasts a population of more than
	81,000 people who are committed to economic development while
	maintaining their bustling downtowns and small-community feel; and
	WHEREAS, The town of Rockwall, designated as a Main Street
	City in 2009, is dedicated to preserving its heritage and its
	pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere as its population continues
	to grow; 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 helps the district
	to remain the vibrant heart of the city; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Heath enjoy the rustic beauty of a
	spectacular lakeside setting, 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 Family Medical Center at Rockwall; and
	WHEREAS, Fate is one of the fastest-growing cities in the
	state, with a population that rose from 497 to 6,357, or 1,179
	percent, between 2000 and 2010; in 2008, the city's voters passed a
	home-rule charter by an overwhelming majority; and
	WHEREAS, Looking to the future with a strong chamber of
	commerce that supports local businesses, Royse City, too, is making
	it a priority to maintain a small-town way of life; it was
	designated as a Main Street City in 2008, and it has established a
	Heritage Preservation Committee and ordinance and design
	guidelines in order to revitalize the historical district; and
	WHEREAS, Positive change and preparation for the years ahead
	are also taking place in the city of McLendon-Chisholm, a town that
	was formed from two of the oldest area communities, both of which
	date back to the mid-1800s; and
	WHEREAS, Mobile City is the county's newest incorporated town
	and its smallest, with 188 residents according to the 2010 Census;
	additionally, it has the highest population density of any town in
	Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Characterized by remarkably public-spirited and
	engaged citizens, and able to boast a 74 percent turnout for the
	November 2012 election, the county benefits from Leadership
	Rockwall County, and members of the Class of 2013, as well as the
	program's alumni, merit special commendation for all they are doing
	to promote a high quality of life in their region; and
	WHEREAS, Rockwall County is an exceptional place to live,
	work, and raise a family, and this occasion provides a fitting
	opportunity to honor its citizens for their contributions to the
	history and prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2013, as Rockwall County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those residents here
	today best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit.
	Turner of Collin
	Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
	Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
	Alonzo Gooden Otto
	Alvarado Guerra Paddie
	Anchia Guillen Parker
	Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
	Ashby Harless Perez
	Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
	Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
	Bohac Herrero Pickett
	Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
	Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
	Branch Huberty Raney
	Burkett Hughes Ratliff
	Burnam Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Callegari Johnson Riddle
	Canales Kacal Ritter
	Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
	Clardy King of Parker Rose
	Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
	Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
	Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
	Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
	Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
	Creighton Krause Simmons
	Crownover Kuempel Simpson
	Dale Larson Smith
	Darby Laubenberg Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
	J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
	S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
	Deshotel Longoria Strama
	Dukes Lozano Taylor
	Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
	Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
	Elkins Martinez Toth
	Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
	Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
	Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles Villalba
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White
	Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
	Giddings Murphy Wu
	Goldman Naishtat Zedler
	Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 580 was adopted by the House on February
	25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House