H.R. No. 592
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Little Elm are visiting the
State Capitol on March 2, 2009, to celebrate the distinctive
attributes and achievements of their community; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1844 on the banks of Little Elm
Creek, the town of Little Elm was part of the Peters Colony during
the Republic of Texas; it was not incorporated until 1966, and
retained its rural character until the late 1990s, when road
development made it more accessible to both Denton and Dallas; its
charms have since been discovered by many professionals working in
the high tech corridor of far North Texas; and
WHEREAS, The population of Little Elm nearly quintupled
between 2000 and 2007, making it one of the fastest-growing towns in
the United States; it is now home to approximately 24,000,
including many young, well-educated residents attracted by its
peaceful atmosphere and the beauty of its 66 miles of shoreline
along Lewisville Lake; the town also boasts a thriving economy and
excellent public schools; and
WHEREAS, In the summer of 2009, the Lewisville Lake Toll
Bridge is scheduled to open, providing an east-west corridor that
will further expedite transportation in this increasingly lively
area; and
WHEREAS, Scenic Little Elm is no longer a North Texas secret,
but its residents are committed to maintaining the small-town
appeal and water vistas that make their community unique; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 2, 2009, as Little Elm Day at the
State Capitol and extend to its visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.
Crownover
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 592 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House