SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Crowley on the occasion of the 60th
anniversary of the city's incorporation, which is being
celebrated July 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The City of Crowley is commemorating its 60th
anniversary in conjunction with its annual Celebration of
Freedom event, which honors the service of the men and women of
the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 Celebration of Freedom will begin with a
parade, which will be followed by various festivities at
Bicentennial Park, culminating in a fireworks display; and
WHEREAS, The City of Crowley traces its roots to pioneer
farmers who settled near Deer Creek around 1848; the community
was incorporated in 1951; it was named for S. H. Crowley, who was
master of transportation for the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe
Railroad, which played a major role in the development of the
area in the late 19th century; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its history, Crowley has been
an outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family,
and its residents look forward to the future while continuing to
embrace the city's rich and varied past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the citizens of
Crowley on their many contributions to our state and extend to
them best wishes for a memorable Celebration of Freedom event and
60th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 27, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate