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In recognition of its yearlong 125th birthday celebra- friends that they could count on and trust. These are
tion and its response to the devastation of Hurricane friends that in year 126, we’ll be better friends and plan
Harvey, the City of Deer Park was named industry of better things.” that’s your chamber
the year by the Chamber.
This is the greatest place to raise your family, said Culp.
“Celebrating this entire year was one thing, but what
we witnessed this year was nothing short of amazing,” Mayor Jerry Mouton accepted the award on behalf
Culp said. “We live in a very special place. I don’t know of the city. He invited the city’s directors and council
another city like the city of Deer Park.” members to join him in accepting the presentation.

During Hurricane Harvey, the city of Deer Park took “It’s an honor to receive this award on behalf of the
control of its situation. In storms past, thousands of city. This year will go down as a challenging year,
homes flooded. In response, past city officials resolved When Harvey showed up, you figure out your intes-
to protect its residents, businesses and their properties tinal fortitude. We were ready, exceeded expectations
from storms and floods, Culp said. and I think the constituents here overall were pleased
with how we responded,” said Mouton.
“We were fine. Others were suffering and we were able
to turn around and say ‘We’re OK, how can we help He said the city’s success is built on its department
you?’ That is the kind of city leadership we have in directors and staff.
Deer Park,” Culp said.
“The employees do such a great job of implementing
“This community pulled together throughout the year the policies and procedures. To witness this on a day-
let the citizens enjoy and learn the heritage and history in and day-out basis .... They do such a great job,” he
of this community,” Culp said. “People with different said.
issues came together, worked together and became continued on page 12…

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