SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the citizens of Little Elm who are visiting Austin on the
occasion of Little Elm Day at the State Capitol in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Little Elm is situated along the picturesque
northeast bank of Lake Lewisville, on land that was originally an
empresario grant by the Republic of Texas in 1841 and became part
of the Peters Colony; the town was established in 1844 by early
settler C. C. "Kit" King, who later became postmaster of the
first post office in Denton County; and
WHEREAS, The town was incorporated in 1966 and has since
experienced phenomenal expansion, growing from a small community
of 363 residents in 1970 to today's population of more than
22,000; the town continues to grow, and since 2002, more than
1,000 residential building permits have been issued every year;
and
WHEREAS, The community retains an appealing small-town
atmosphere due to the careful planning and foresight of town
leaders, who have ensured that its growth is carefully managed
for the long-term benefit of all; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Little Elm enjoy the beautiful lake
setting and proximity to the conveniences of city life and can be
proud of both their hometown's historic heritage and its
prospects for the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Little Elm for their
many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable Little Elm Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Little Elm as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate