SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 301
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Flower Mound in celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the town's incorporation; and
WHEREAS, Located in southern Denton County, Flower Mound
is named for a 50-foot-high pristine hill covered with Indian
paintbrush and other wildflowers; the mound was once used by
Indians as a holy place; and
WHEREAS, The town is located on the shore of Grapevine Lake
and was developed from what was initially a farming and
cattle-raising community first settled in the mid-19th century;
the town owes much of its beginnings to Edward S. Marcus, a scion
of the famous Neiman-Marcus empire, who believed the area could
one day become a thriving and unique city; and
WHEREAS, Edward Marcus owned a weekend house on the
property where Forestwood Middle School now stands; he also owned
a fine herd of registered Angus cattle, and he employed the
legendary Bob Rheudasil to manage the herd; the two men are
credited with beautifying the land with a variety of oak trees
and crape myrtles, helping to make the area the welcoming
showplace it is today; and
WHEREAS, After a judge ruled against an attempt by the City
of Irving to annex portions of the land that is now Flower Mound,
area leaders petitioned to have Flower Mound incorporated; the
town of Flower Mound was incorporated in February of 1961, and
Bob Rheudasil served as its mayor; William "Doc" Wilkerson played
an instrumental role in its incorporation and in helping to have
the town's first water system installed; and
WHEREAS, A beautiful north central Texas town, Flower
Mound has experienced tremendous growth over the last 20 years;
the city boasts an excellent school system, low tax rates, and
safe neighborhoods; Flower Mound has been recognized by Money
magazine as the Number One Place to Live in Texas and was ranked
second in the nation; it has been further noted in national
listings for its technological advancement, its standard of
living, and its education, and it was ranked fifth in Frommer's
list of Top Affordable Communities and Best Places to Raise Your
Family; and
WHEREAS, Flower Mound balances a unique blend of country
atmosphere with a dynamic environment for economic development;
a masterfully planned community, it is an ideal place in which to
live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the leadership and residents of
Flower Mound for their successful efforts in developing and
preserving the town's charm, grace, and elegance and extend best
wishes to all as they begin the five-month celebration of the
town's 50th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the 50th anniversary of Flower Mound.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate