H.R. No. 659

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rockwall County are gathering in
	Austin on February 23, 2015, 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 members of the Caddo and
	Cherokee tribes 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; and
	WHEREAS, The smallest county in Texas, yet among the fastest
	growing, Rockwall County today boasts a population of more than
	85,000 people who are committed to economic development while
	maintaining their bustling downtowns and small-community
	atmosphere; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Rockwall was named by early explorer
	T. U. Wade, who discovered a large rock wall when digging a well in
	the mid-1800s; dedicated to preserving their community's rich
	heritage and family-friendly environment, residents and civic
	leaders are working hard to keep a small-town feel to a vibrant city
	even as its population continues to grow; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Heath boasts a premier residential
	community located along the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard,
	and its residents enjoy high property values, low tax rates, and
	exemplary schools; 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 preserve its roots; with a lively downtown and
	superior schools, it has truly become an ideal spot to call home;
	and
	WHEREAS, In an area known for its rich blackland soil, the
	town of McLendon-Chisholm dates back to the mid-1800s and is
	partially named for P. A. McLendon, an area landowner, who
	encouraged growth when he built a store and a blacksmith shop before
	the community merged with another to become the inviting town it is
	today; and
	WHEREAS, Mobile City is the county's newest incorporated town
	and its smallest, with 188 residents; additionally, its land area
	of just 0.02 square miles distinguishes it as having the highest
	population density of any municipality in Texas; 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 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 23, 2015, as Rockwall County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to all the residents here today
	best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit.
	Turner of Collin
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 659 was adopted by the House on
	February 23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House