Commemorating the centennial of the city of Lewisville.

89(R) HR 89 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 89

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Proud residents of Lewisville are celebrating the

100th anniversary of their city's incorporation with a series of

events in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Situated in southeastern Denton County within the

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Lewisville traces its origins to the

early 1840s, when the Texas Immigration and Land Company was given

an empresario grant by the Republic of Texas to bring 600 families

to the region; in 1844, the families of John and Augustus King and

John and James Holford were among the first to settle in the area,

which became known as Holford Prairie; subsequently, Basdeal Lewis

bought the Holford properties and established Lewisville in 1853; a

post office was constructed that same year, and by the late 1860s,

the town included a gristmill, a cotton gin, and a church; and

WHEREAS, Lewisville experienced rapid growth after the

arrival of the Dallas and Wichita Railway in 1881; nearly four and a

half decades later, on January 15, 1925, residents voted in favor of

incorporation, marking the beginning of the municipality, and the

first official town meeting was held on March 16 of that year; and

WHEREAS, Today a city of more than 133,000 people, Lewisville

boasts a thriving, historic downtown district with new commercial

and residential development; citizens and visitors alike enjoy

camping, hiking, and bird-watching at the Lewisville Lake

Environmental Learning Area, a nature preserve spanning over 2,000

acres, and annual family-friendly events include Lewisville

Western Days, Lewisville ColorPalooza, the Sounds of Lewisville

concert series, Fiesta Charra, and the St. Paddy's Texas Style

festival; and

WHEREAS, Since its incorporation a century ago, Lewisville

has distinguished itself as a vibrant and prosperous community, and

the celebration of this significant milestone provides an ideal

opportunity to recognize the city's rich history; now, therefore,

be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of Lewisville and

extend to its residents sincere best wishes for the future.

Bumgarner

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on April

17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not

voting.

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Chief Clerk of the House