TITLE: Recognizing Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of its designation as a Main Street City.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of its designation as a Main Street City.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the City of Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of its designation as a Great American Main Street City; and WHEREAS, In 1997, Georgetown became the first Texas city in state history to be named a Great American Main Street City, the highest and most prestigious honor bestowed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center; and WHEREAS, The Main Street program emphasizes the economic development, organization, quality design, and promotion of downtown districts; Georgetown was honored for its dedication to maintaining a vital downtown business district despite the demands of rapid growth; and WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown and Williamson County governments invested heavily into the town center and into revitalizing historic downtown buildings, and with the help of private contributions, the city was able to build a diversified and thriving central business district that continues to contribute to a robust local economy and a successful tourism industry; and WHEREAS, Georgetown's designation as a Great American Main Street City is a reflection of the vision, leadership, and volunteer efforts of citizens and local administrators, and their efforts to preserve the town's unique history and beauty will continue to benefit residents and visitors for generations to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens and civic leaders of Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of their city's designation as a Great American Main Street City and extend to all best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the city 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 20, 2017.