PRO 2007-02TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION 2007 - 2
FOUNDER'S DAY 2007
WHEREAS, Articles of Incorporation for the Town of Trophy Club were filed on
January 19, 1985, and the Town is now celebrating its 22 anniversary; and
WHEREAS, since the Town's incorporation the population has grown from 1,320 to
7,621 ; and
WHEREAS, observance of the occasion provides us the opportunity to express the
appreciation our commur~ity feels for the many valuable contributions made by the Town's
Founders and volunteers who worked consistently and successfully to improve the quality of
life for the members of our community; and
WHEREAS, many of the Founders of this community as well as current residents
contribute to the well-being and welfare of fellow citizens by giving tirelessly of their time and
energy without desire for recognition, remuneration, or personal gain; and
WHEREAS, the Town has progressed a long way in the last several years, particularly
in the areas of Parks and Road quality, thanks to individuals, advisory groups and civic
organizations that have worked quietly on behalf of the town and
WHEREAS, each individual has some special contribution to offer for the benefit of
others, and his or her services are needed by ,the Town and its citizens to improve community
service and meet human needs where they exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, I do proclaim January 22, 2007 as Founder's Day 2007,
extending on behalf of the Town Council and all of our citizens our recognition and
appreciation for the valuable contributions made by the Town Founders, citizens and
volunteers and urge all citizens to participate in and support the various programs and
projects of our community.
Passed and approved by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas,
this 22nd day of January, 2007.
Proclamation
WheWas, the roots of Trophy Club run deep in Denton County, dating
back to 1847 when Charles and Matilda Medlin, along with other settlers
@om Missouri, settled along the banks of Denton Creek; and
Whereas, the Trophy Club began in 1973 when Houston developers
Johnson and Loggins approached the Council of Westlake on the possibility
of constructing a housing development around a posh country club; and
Whewas, the town's name came from the original plan that the Country
Club would house the trophy collection of golfing legend Ben Hogan; and
WheIVas, the Hogan course at Trophy Club Country Club is unique in
that it is the only golfcourse ever designed by Mr. Hogan; and
Whereas, the town was incorporated on January 19, 1985 in order to
give the residents a voice in the planning of the community; and
Whereas, due to the leadership and community spirit of numerous Trophy
Club residents with a strong value for long-range planning, Trophy Club
has grown into one of the preeminent communities to work and live in all the
DF W Metroplex;
NOW, Therefore, I Andy Eads, Commissioner Precinct #4, and on
behalfof the Denton County Commissioner's Court and all of our residents,
extend a most cordial and sincere congratulations on this Founder S Day
Celebration for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas.
Proclaimed, this the 22" day of January, 2007.
~nd~ Eads u
Denton County Commissioner
Precinct Four