H.R. No. 1825
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Pflugerville is celebrating the 50th
anniversary of its incorporation in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Named for Henry Pfluger, a German immigrant who
settled in the area with his family in 1853, Pflugerville grew up
around a store and post office established by William Bohls in 1860;
a small rural community for many years, the town began to see its
population climb in the 1960s, and on July 24, 1965, residents voted
in favor of incorporation; Pflugerville continued to develop, with
the pace picking up rapidly in the 1980s; over the past 50 years,
the number of inhabitants has risen from 456 to some 54,000, and the
city has expanded from three-tenths of a square mile to nearly 23
square miles; and
WHEREAS, Today, Pflugerville's vibrant downtown business
district attracts visitors with its small-town charm,
pedestrian-friendly character, and a variety of yearly events; the
Heritage House Museum promotes and preserves the city's rich
history, while the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation
works to advance the town's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Lake Pflugerville was built as a reservoir and has
since become a popular attraction for outdoor enthusiasts, offering
opportunities for fishing, swimming, jogging, canoeing, and
windsurfing; residents also enjoy the city's numerous parks,
trails, and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its
incorporation, the City of Pflugerville has planned a number of
events, including a historic photo display during the Spring Pfling
in March, a Pfirecracker Pfestival in July, and a special library
book club reading of popular selections from 1965; on July 24 the
city is hosting the Pflugerville Pfiftieth Birthday Party at
Pfluger Park, complete with live music, a 1965-era car show,
birthday cake, and more; and
WHEREAS, Honoring their past as they work to build a bright
future, the citizens of Pflugerville may indeed take great pride in
their hometown as they celebrate this significant milestone; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Pflugerville on the
50th anniversary of its incorporation and extend to its residents
sincere best wishes for a memorable year of festivities.
Israel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1825 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House