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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 651
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the City of Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of its |
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designation as a Great American Main Street City; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1997, Georgetown became the first Texas city in |
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state history to be named a Great American Main Street City, the |
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highest and most prestigious honor bestowed by the National Trust |
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for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center; and |
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WHEREAS, The Main Street program emphasizes the economic |
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development, organization, quality design, and promotion of |
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downtown districts; Georgetown was honored for its dedication to |
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maintaining a vital downtown business district despite the |
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demands of rapid growth; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown and Williamson County |
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governments invested heavily into the town center and into |
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revitalizing historic downtown buildings, and with the help of |
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private contributions, the city was able to build a diversified |
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and thriving central business district that continues to |
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contribute to a robust local economy and a successful tourism |
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industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Georgetown's designation as a Great American Main |
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Street City is a reflection of the vision, leadership, and |
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volunteer efforts of citizens and local administrators, and |
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their efforts to preserve the town's unique history and beauty |
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will continue to benefit residents and visitors for generations |
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to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens and civic leaders |
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of Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of their city's designation |
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as a Great American Main Street City and extend to all best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 20, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |