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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Woodlands marked the 50th anniversary of its |
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founding in October 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, Established by visionary oil and business magnate |
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George P. Mitchell in 1974, The Woodlands has grown into a |
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nationally recognized master-planned community; with its natural |
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beauty, urban conveniences, and robust business climate, the city |
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offers an exceptional living and working environment to a diverse |
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and dynamic population of more than 120,000 residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for its high quality of life and its |
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dedication to environmental preservation and economic vitality, |
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The Woodlands was ranked by Niche.com as the second-best city to |
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live and the second-best city to raise a family in the United States |
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in 2024, and it also topped that publication's list of the best |
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cities in which to purchase a home; and |
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WHEREAS, The Woodlands has established itself as a premier |
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economic hub, attracting businesses and fostering innovation while |
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maintaining an emphasis on responsible development and community |
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engagement; its amenities include a variety of cultural, |
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educational, and recreational offerings that enrich the lives of |
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residents and visitors alike, and its ongoing investments in public |
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safety, infrastructure, and education have furthered its |
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reputation as a model for municipalities across the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens and the business and community leaders |
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of The Woodlands have demonstrated a shared commitment to the |
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continued well-being and prosperity of their vibrant city, and they |
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may indeed take pride in the work they have done to make the |
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community such a treasured asset to the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of The |
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Woodlands and pay tribute to the city's outstanding record of |
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excellence for the past half-century; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the leaders and residents of The Woodlands as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |