TITLE: Recognizing Alan McGraw for his service as Mayor of Round Rock.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Alan McGraw for his service as Mayor of Round Rock.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Alan McGraw, who is stepping down as mayor of the City of Round Rock in May of 2017, after 16 years of exemplary civic service; and WHEREAS, Alan McGraw was elected to the Round Rock City Council in 2001, and he ran unopposed for mayor in 2008; he is an admired public leader who helped oversee a period of notable growth and development in Round Rock that set the city on a course for long-term prosperity; and WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service, Mayor McGraw focused on bringing jobs to the city, keeping citizens safe through the support of public-safety officials, and improving transportation and quality of life for Round Rock citizens; and WHEREAS, He helped guide numerous local initiatives, and he is noted for his role in economic development decisions that brought major businesses and retail outlets to the Round Rock area and helped the city thrive; and WHEREAS, Mayor McGraw is a highly respected member of the community, and he has diligently worked to make the City of Round Rock an ideal place in which to live and raise a family; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend City of Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw for his outstanding service on behalf of the citizens of Round Rock and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 26, 2017.