H.R. No. 669

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Little Elm are visiting the State Capitol on March 3, 2011, to celebrate the distinctive attributes and achievements of their community; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1844 on the banks of Little Elm Creek, the town of Little Elm was part of the Peters Colony during the Republic of Texas; it was not incorporated until 1966, and the town retained its rural character until the late 1990s, when road development made it more accessible to both Denton and Dallas; its charms have since been discovered by many professionals working in the high tech corridor of far North Texas; and

WHEREAS, The population of Little Elm increased by more than 600 percent during the last decade, making it one of the fastest-growing towns in the United States; it is now home to nearly 26,000, including many young, well-educated residents attracted by its peaceful atmosphere and the beauty of its 66 miles of shoreline along Lewisville Lake; the town also boasts a thriving economy and excellent public schools; and

WHEREAS, The Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge opened to traffic in 2009, utilizing electronic toll collections and providing an east-west corridor that has further expedited transportation in this increasingly lively area; and

WHEREAS, Scenic Little Elm is no longer a North Texas secret, but its residents are committed to maintaining the small-town appeal and water vistas that make their community unique; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 3, 2011, as Little Elm Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.

Crownover

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 669 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House