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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 27, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate