TITLE: Recognizing the City of Crowley on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the City of Crowley on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
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.