SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 326

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Little Elm in celebrating March 2, 2009, as Little Elm Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Situated along the picturesque northeast bank of Lake Lewisville, Little Elm is located on land that was originally an empresario grant by the Republic of Texas in 1841 and became part of the Peters Colony; early settler C. C. "Kit" King established the town in 1844 and was later appointed postmaster of Denton County's first post office; and

WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1966, the Town of Little Elm has experienced phenomenal expansion, growing from a small community of 363 residents to today's population of more than 22,000; since 2002, more than 1,000 residential building permits have been issued every year; and

WHEREAS, Through foresight and prudent planning, Little Elm's growth has been responsibly managed so that the town maintains its small-town feeling, where neighbors and friends pitch in and help those in need; and

WHEREAS, With its relaxed country setting and its proximity to the conveniences of city life, Little Elm looks forward to a bright future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st 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 esteem 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 2, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate