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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the City of Highland Village on the occasion of the |
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50th anniversary of its incorporation; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Highland Village traces its roots to a |
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small, rural farming community on the southern shores of Lake |
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Lewisville; on February 14, 1963, its citizens voted overwhelmingly to |
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incorporate; and |
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WHEREAS, In the 1970 census, Highland Village's population was |
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516; residents of the small community actively sought to live a relaxed |
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lifestyle close to nature, and dances at the Doubletree Ranch were |
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common; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Highland Village has grown to |
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become a premier suburban community of some 15,000 residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Highland Village has implemented a community |
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policing model and has upgraded its volunteer fire department to |
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a full-time staff of professionals; the city has for 10 |
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consecutive years been named the Safest City in North Texas, and |
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it is the current Safest City in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The city's population also benefits from |
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excellent schools, which are part of the Lewisville Independent |
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School District; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Highland Village have maintained a |
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strong sense of community, and they still cherish the area's |
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natural beauty; they are confidently facing the future while |
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continuing to celebrate their past; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Highland Village on |
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their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our |
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state and extend to them best wishes on the 50th anniversary of |
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the city's incorporation; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |