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171 <br />• <br />Preamble <br />LaPorte is a city with a background that mirrors the development of the petrochemical <br />industry in Texas and the overall development of the eastern pant of Harris County in <br />general. This area has been well documented from its early days as a vacationland and <br />summer retreat for Houstonians to the busy center of commerce which it has become. <br />Less well documented is the city government which has guided this development. The steps <br />taken and the people who made it happen are deserving of mention as a footnote to local <br />history. This document is an attempt to record as much information about the city <br />government as possible before its sources are lost forever. <br />Background data was collected from personal interviews, newspaper articles, and historical <br />literature which together with the records in the City Hall Vault, provide the basis for this <br />document. These have all provided background details as applicable and, in addition, the <br />author has had the advantage of personally knowing all of those listed as office holders <br />since the 1960's. <br />Overall, this publication must be viewed as an original attempt and it is hoped that any gaps <br />will be closed by information provided by others in a later version. Special thanks go to the <br />many "Old Timers" who provided snippets of information although individual names were <br />kept to a minimum to reduce the bulk as much as possible. The author feels that he has <br />truly been blessed to know these people who made our city what it is today. <br />This document is dedicated to the various groups which have in the past and are now <br />working to preserve the memory of Old LaPorte - especially the Heritage Society and its <br />genealogical branch. Special recognition must also be given to the present and past mayors, <br />council members, city staff, and members of thG various Boards and Commissions who <br />have given thee- time and talents to mare the City of LaPorte what it is today and provide <br />the vision of what it can become. <br />May all of those who serve the city in the future continue to do as well. <br />-1- <br />15.3 <br />