2023S0186-1 02/22/23
 
  By: Schwertner S.R. No. 228
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Williamson County and its residents on the occasion of
  the county's 175th anniversary on March 13, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Williamson County was founded in 1848 when
  residents of western Milam County petitioned the Texas
  Legislature for the creation of a new county, which they named
  for Battle of San Jacinto veteran Robert M. Williamson; and
         WHEREAS, A group of men were appointed by the legislature
  to serve as the county's first commissioners and to select a
  location for the county seat; George Washington Glasscock, who
  jointly owned land with Thomas B. Huling, a member of the Texas
  Legislature, offered to donate land to serve as the county seat
  with the agreement to call the area Georgetown; and
         WHEREAS, Today a center for agribusiness, education, and
  high-tech industry, Williamson County boasts a population of
  more than 609,000 people; it is one of the fastest-growing
  counties in the nation and was ranked by the 2021 County Health
  Rankings as the second-healthiest place to live in Texas among
  the 244 ranked counties; and
         WHEREAS, From its historic Beaux-Arts courthouse in the
  center of Georgetown to the fertile black soil in the east and the
  beautiful landscapes of rolling limestone hills in the west,
  Williamson County offers its residents an exceptionally
  desirable place to live, work, and raise a family; and
         WHEREAS, In honor of this historic anniversary of their
  county, Williamson County residents will gather on March 10 and
  11, 2023, to celebrate with live music, entertainment, and
  activities for guests of all ages; the event's theme, "Still
  Making History," is indeed fitting for this momentous occasion as
  the people of Williamson County look to the future with
  confidence and celebrate their storied past and this significant
  milestone in their county's history; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend the people of Williamson County on
  their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our
  state and extend to all best wishes for a memorable 175th
  anniversary celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special event as an expression of esteem from the
  Texas Senate.