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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Writ Baese was named Citizen of the Year at the Round |
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Rock Chamber's annual awards banquet held on February 15, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the chamber recognizes an individual for |
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his or her leadership and outstanding efforts in behalf of Round |
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Rock and the surrounding community; and |
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WHEREAS, The president of Hill Country Payroll, Mr. Baese has |
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demonstrated a strong commitment to the Round Rock Chamber's |
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mission; he currently serves as chair of Momentum, the chamber's |
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public-private economic development partnership; in 2022, he |
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played a key role in one of the most successful Momentum fundraising |
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campaigns; he also serves on the Round Rock Transportation and |
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Economic Development Corporation Board, and he has shared his time |
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and expertise with a number of civic organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Baese was previously a member of the Round Rock |
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City Council, and he served as mayor pro tem; he helped lead a |
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successful city bond election that supported the opening of a new |
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public library and the expansion and improvement of municipal |
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services and amenities; moreover, he has been involved in important |
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regional initiatives; and |
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WHEREAS, A steadfast champion of Round Rock, Writ Baese has |
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worked tirelessly to promote economic growth and make the community |
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an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Writ Baese on his selection as |
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Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Baese as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |