R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Jackson Vending Supply, Inc., is one of the Lone 1-2 Star State's exemplary business success stories, and the firm's 1-3 50th anniversary is indeed an occasion worthy of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Founded by owners Vernon and Ruthe Jackson in 1947, 1-6 Jackson Vending Supply was originally located in their garage, and 1-7 from these humble beginnings the company has grown to international 1-8 stature, serving 13 states and Mexico; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Despite its phenomenal growth over the years, 1-10 Jackson Vending Supply has remained a family business, and this 1-11 tradition continues today, as Mr. and Mrs. Jackson's legacy is 1-12 taken up by Dan and Jorja Clemson, Allison Clemson, Spencer 1-13 Clemson, and Leanna Clemson Garcia; and 1-14 WHEREAS, For half a century, the staff and management of 1-15 Jackson Vending Supply have provided top-flight service to their 1-16 clients, and in doing so they have established the company as one 1-17 of Grand Prairie's preeminent corporate citizens; now, therefore, 1-18 be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with Jackson 1-21 Vending Supply, Inc., on the firm's 50th anniversary and extend to 1-22 them sincere best wishes for continued success in the years to 1-23 come; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Jackson Vending Supply, Inc., as an expression of high 2-2 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Allen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 564 was adopted by the House on April 9, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House