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Rowlett
Texas is a state located in the southern and western regions of the United States of America. The state is second largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth largest port in the world.
Rowlett is a city in Dallas County and Rockwall County, Texas in United States. The population was 44,503 at the 2000 census. Rowlett is a quiet upscale bedroom community near Dallas located on Ray Hubbard Lake. As of the census of 2000, there were 44,503 people, 14,266 households and 12,354 families residing in the city. Daniel Rowlett had become a leading citizen of Fannin County and never lived near the creek that bore his name. He had led a small immigrant company of several families from Kentucky to Texas in 1835. The city of Rowlett was incorporated in 1952 by a vote of 84 citizens. From a population of 5,100 in the year 1978, Rowlett has grown to 50,000.
The city is dedicated to conservation and environmental awareness and had passed a tree ordinance. It organizes a tree board and proclaims and celebrates an Arbor Day. Their efforts can be seen in median beautification projects as well as tree plantings in area parks, greenbelts and city grounds. It was one of the very first cities in Texas to receive the Stormready designation in 2002 as a community better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through meticulous planning, education and awareness. This place is regarded as a premier vacation destination and rated as top vacation spots in Texas. Hence it is one of the most visited places amongst the most die hard travelers the world over.
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