SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Lucas are gathering at city
hall on February 19, 2019, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
the founding of their community; and
WHEREAS, In 1888, a post office and general store were
established on the site of the future town by Gabriel Lucas, who
was later named the first postmaster, and the surrounding area
came to be known as Lucas; in the 20th century, residents decided
to incorporate the town, and O. E. Spurgin was delegated to
present a detailed survey and a petition with 31 signatures to a
local judge, who called an election; and
WHEREAS, Lucas was incorporated on February 19, 1959, and
in 1967, the town took out a loan for a water system, with each
resident paying for water from the newly completed Lake Lavon
dam; twelve years later, the Public Utility Commission of Texas
granted the Town of Lucas the responsibility for providing water
to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, The Lucas fire and rescue service was established
in 1973 by 18 volunteers, and today the city supports a modern fire
department with 15 career firefighters and 18 volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Now home to nearly 8,000 citizens, Lucas
maintains its family friendly and quiet country atmosphere, and
its residents may indeed take great pride in their history as
they look forward to a bright and prosperous future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 60th anniversary of the
founding of Lucas and extend to its residents sincere best wishes
for a memorable and meaningful celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the City of Lucas as an expression of high regard by
the Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate