SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the citizens of Little Elm who are visiting Austin on the occasion of Little Elm Day at the State Capitol in 2011; and

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

WHEREAS, The town was incorporated in 1966 and has since experienced phenomenal expansion, growing from a small community of 363 residents in 1970 to today's population of more than 22,000; the town continues to grow, and since 2002, more than 1,000 residential building permits have been issued every year; and

WHEREAS, The community retains an appealing small-town atmosphere due to the careful planning and foresight of town leaders, who have ensured that its growth is carefully managed for the long-term benefit of all; and

WHEREAS, Residents of Little Elm enjoy the beautiful lake setting and proximity to the conveniences of city life and can be proud of both their hometown's historic heritage and its prospects for the future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd 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 high regard 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 8, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate