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To the Constituents of House District 64, The 81st legislative session has come to a close. The session started off with a change in leadership and with a different tone. With new leadership comes new opportunity. I am very proud of my work under both Tom Craddick and under our new Speaker Joe Straus. Speaker Straus honored me by appointing me to Chair the Appropriations Sub-Committee on Federal Stimulus Funding as well as Vice-Chair of Energy Resources. In both positions I did my best to Represent the constitutents of District 64. My sub-committee took great care in appropriating the federal dollars we received from Washington D.C. and I am proud to say that we balanced our budget and left the Economic Stabilization Fund intact for future needs. As Vice-Chair of Energy I authored two key pieces of legislation that will make our neighborhoods safer as pipelines get closer to densely populated areas, and will provide the basis for clean carbon energy production. Every session I strive to make sure that the needs of Denton County are addressed. This session was no different. I passed legislation that will create a new District Court in Denton County that was badly needed and widely supported in our legal community. I also fought for and obtained increased funding for the University of North Texas and Texas Women's University. Finally, and with a great deal of help from parents and family members of the residents of Denton State School, we were able to show the legislature what a needed and fine service the Denton State School and other State Schools provide. I'm honored to represent the fine individuals of Denton County, and remain enthusiastically committed to my individual and collective responsibilities as an elected official. Each new session is an opportunity for positive legislative leadership and quality lawmaking. I appreciate you all allowing me to be the voice of our community and to work for the betterment of our cities and the great state of Texas. Sincerely, Representative Myra Crownover
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