By Kubiak                                             H.R. No. 1073
       74R13892 WMS-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, This year marks the 40th anniversary of Leonard's &
    1-2  Margaret's in Giddings, one of the premier clothing stores in the
    1-3  area; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, On May 6, 1955, Leonard's Men's Wear conducted its
    1-5  grand opening and quickly became a success, which was reflected by
    1-6  the addition of a line of children's apparel the next year;
    1-7  Margaret's, a ladies' dress shop, opened in 1957, and the two
    1-8  operated as separate businesses until 1977 when they merged to
    1-9  become Leonard's & Margaret's, Inc., Family Fashion Center; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, In 1965 this thriving business relocated from
   1-11  downtown Giddings to a site on Highway 290 on the east side of town
   1-12  and, in its expansive new building, continued to maintain the
   1-13  remarkable standards of service that had earned it the loyalty of
   1-14  its many satisfied customers throughout its history; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Leonard's & Margaret's is also renowned for its
   1-16  sponsorship of many extravagant style shows that, in addition to
   1-17  delighting patrons, serve to benefit many worthy community causes
   1-18  as well; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Among the faithful and friendly employees who have
   1-20  ably seen to customers' needs at Leonard's & Margaret's have been
   1-21  Vera Weigelt, Flora Sump, Clara Vahrenkamp, Delores Smith, Raymond
   1-22  Machac, Ira Bell Bathe, Ruby Herzog, Donna Moerbe, Angela Kauffman,
   1-23  and Gretchen Rodstrom, each of whom has made substantial
   1-24  contributions to the store's overall success; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Those individuals who consistently provide their
    2-2  customers with fine merchandise and knowledgeable help perform a
    2-3  vital role in their community, and their considerable service to
    2-4  their fellow citizens is truly worthy of special legislative
    2-5  recognition; now, therefore, be it
    2-6        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-7  Legislature hereby congratulate Leonard's & Margaret's on 40 years
    2-8  of sterling service to the citizens of Giddings and the surrounding
    2-9  communities and extend to the owners of that fine enterprise best
   2-10  wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it
   2-11  further
   2-12        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-13  prepared for Leonard and Margaret Kriegel as an expression of high
   2-14  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.