TITLE: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hide-A-Way Lake Club in Smith County.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hide-A-Way Lake Club in Smith County.

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WHEREAS, The year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Hide-A-Way Lake Club, a residential community in Smith County; and WHEREAS, Established by James W. Fair in 1967, the club welcomed its first homeowners the following year; in 1969, the development expanded its golf course to 18 holes, installed an airstrip, and chartered a homeowners association; and WHEREAS, Over the ensuing decades, Hide-A-Way underwent dramatic growth; a volunteer fire department, library, and church were organized, street signs were erected, and a series of newspapers chronicled local events; in 2001, the City of Hideaway was officially incorporated along municipal boundaries matching exactly those of the club; today, the town is home to a population of more than 3,000; and WHEREAS, Hide-A-Way Lake Club has played an important role in Smith County for the past half century, and it is a pleasure to recognize the community on the occasion of this milestone year in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hide-A-Way Lake Club and extend to its residents sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hefner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1996 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House