H.R. No. 669
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Little Elm are visiting the
State Capitol on March 3, 2011, 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 the
town 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 increased by more than
600 percent during the last decade, making it one of the
fastest-growing towns in the United States; it is now home to nearly
26,000, 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, The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge opened to traffic in
2009, utilizing electronic toll collections and providing an
east-west corridor that has further expedited 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 3, 2011, as Little Elm Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the 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. 669 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House