Bill Text: TX SR171 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 28, 2011, as Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-07 - Reported enrolled [SR171 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR171-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the residents of Rockwall County who 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 the Caddo | ||
and Cherokee; 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 nearly | ||
70,000 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 is 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; another prosperous lakeside city is Heath, | ||
which has recently revised and adopted a comprehensive plan that | ||
reaffirms its commitment to service, orderly growth, | ||
transportation, development, and the preservation of the | ||
time-honored values cherished by its residents; and | ||
WHEREAS, In 2008, voters in the City of Fate 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; 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, Rockwall, which was designated as a Main Street | ||
City in 2009, is a fast-growing suburban community that continues | ||
its dedication 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, Throughout Rockwall County, citizens have done an | ||
outstanding job of maintaining long-cherished hometown values | ||
and an inspiring sense of community even as they look forward to | ||
the opportunities of the 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby recognize February 28, 2011, as Rockwall | ||
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all of the county's | ||
residents who are here today best wishes for a memorable and | ||
enjoyable visit; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a | ||
memento of this special occasion. | ||
Deuell | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 7, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |