SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
	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
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 27, 2011.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate