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p <br />Whereas, since its incorporation in 1892, the Cty of La Porte has had a nch history, Med with importanthistoncal events and characters ofall <br />types; and; <br />Whereas, in the past 119 years, the City and its surroundirrgne, ofMorgan's Point, Shoreacres, and Lomax was home to distinguished <br />Texans like General Sidney Sherman, Governor Ross Sterling; Andrew,jackson Houston, andjames Morgan; and <br />Whereas, through all the ups and downs, the City has remained steadfast in preserving its natural beauty, friendly nature, and commitment to <br />educational excellence; and <br />Whereas, Ann Malone's new book co- authored with Dan Becker, Images ofAmenca: Around La Porte, uses historical and archival photographs <br />to trace the City's historyfrom its roots hack in 1892 to present day, as many of the places and families highlighted in the hook are still influencing the City <br />today, and <br />Whereas, as past president of the La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society and curator of the Depot Museum, Ann Malone has heen an active <br />communitymemher and has dedicated much ofher time and efforts towards preserving La Porte's history. <br />Therefore, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ofthe City ofLa Porte, Texas do herehyproclaim August22, 2011, as <br />"ANN ULOTH MALONE DA Y" <br />In Witness Whereof Ihave setmyhand and caused the Seal ofthe City to he affixed hereto, Lb, the 22nd day ofA ugus t 2011. <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br />Louis R. Rigby, Mayor <br />