86R8315 ST-D
By: Patterson H.R. No. 138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents and representatives of The Colony
are gathering at the State Capitol in Austin on January 29, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, Situated on Lake Lewisville in southeastern Denton
County, The Colony was created from the Peters Colony grant by the
Texas Legislature in 1846; the city is located on the site of the
Hedgecoxe War of 1852, in which an armed uprising of settlers
protested an attempt by the Texas Emigration and Land Company to
compromise their land claims; the 1902 opening of a railroad line
shifted the local economy from cattle raising to cotton farming,
and the region returned to its agricultural roots until the
mid-1900s; and
WHEREAS, Following the construction of the Lake Lewisville
dam, a Dallas-based residential developer purchased the land and
named the new lakeside housing community The Colony to honor the
region's early history; the first families moved into their homes
in 1974, and by 1977 The Colony had over 3,500 residents and was
incorporated as a city; and
WHEREAS, With a population of more than 42,000 today, The
Colony is home to 28 parks and more than 3,000 acres of stunning
green space, including an impressive trail system that runs along
23 miles of shoreline; the city boasts a number of state-of-the-art
athletic facilities, such as the Five Star Complex, and several
award-winning golf courses, including the Old American Golf Club;
and
WHEREAS, Known for its endless outdoor amenities, The Colony
offers outstanding opportunities for residents and visitors alike
to enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and waterskiing; an assortment
of programs and events are offered to the public throughout the
year, including dances, movies in the park, musical performances,
campouts, and various holiday celebrations; and
WHEREAS, With a strong sense of community, a high quality of
life, and a vibrant suburban atmosphere, The Colony is a desirable
community in which to live and work, and the members of its visiting
delegation, including Mayor Joe McCourry, councilman Richard
Boyer, city manager Troy Powell, director of community relations
Joe Perez, and director of government relations Brant
Shallenburger, may indeed take pride in the place they call home;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the visiting delegation from The Colony on
the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol on January 29,
2019, and extend to them sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
memorable visit to Austin.