HomeMy WebLinkAboutFounders Day_5.8.2010P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, early settlers of western Milam County petitioned for a closer
seat of local government due to the distances required to attend the courts of
Milam County and on March 13, 1848, the Texas Legislature established
Williamson County and named it in honor of Robert M. Williamson who was an
early Texas judge, legislator, and Major in the first Texas Rangers; and
WHEREAS, in May 1848, Williamson County’s first six commissioners met
under a stately oak tree to determine the location of the new county seat and at
that first assembly, George Glasscock with his partner Thomas Huling, donated a
parcel of land extending from the oak tree to the banks of the South San Gabriel
River for the county seat. The offer was accepted and the new town named in
honor of George Glasscock; and
WHEREAS, in 1930 the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a
marker at 9th and Church Streets in honor of the historic meeting and site; and
WHEREAS, we join with the Daniel Coleman Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution and all citizens in commemorating this momentous
event in our city’s history;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim MAY 8th, 2010 as
Founders Day
In Georgetown, Texas