R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's most charming and 1-2 distinctive assets is the town of Wimberley, and much of this 1-3 notable community's appeal is due to the efforts of the 1-4 organization known as Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Inc. (KWB); and 1-5 WHEREAS, Founded in 1991, KWB is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 1-6 organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the 1-7 town's abundant natural beauty and many historic sites, and since 1-8 its inception the group's members have compiled an impressive list 1-9 of accomplishments; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Among KWB's most notable achievements have been a 50 1-11 percent reduction in litter on country roads, the building of a 1-12 school campus playscape, and the purchase of an 1856 home in the 1-13 center of town to be used as a public space, and by working in 1-14 conjunction with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of 1-15 Transportation, the organization has further increased its 1-16 effectiveness and influence; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The group also raises public awareness of its 1-18 activities through its weekly newspaper column, and in conjunction 1-19 with the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce has published a booklet, 1-20 Preserving the Magic: Building, Signage and Landscape Guide, for 1-21 distribution to real estate agents, architects, and new businesses; 1-22 and 1-23 WHEREAS, KWB has now grown to include 19 core workers but, 1-24 more important, enjoys the wholehearted support and participation 2-1 of area residents, and by enlisting their fellow citizens in their 2-2 efforts, KWB members have drawn on the town's vigorous volunteer 2-3 spirit and have brought the combined energy of the community to 2-4 bear on their worthwhile work; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its president, Martha Knies, 2-6 Keep Wimberley Beautiful continues to enrich and improve the lives 2-7 of the region's residents, and its members may take justifiable 2-8 pride and satisfaction in their outstanding contributions to their 2-9 hometown; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby recognize all those associated with Keep 2-12 Wimberley Beautiful, Inc., for their exemplary public service and 2-13 extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in the 2-14 years to come; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Keep Wimberley Beautiful as an expression of high 2-17 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rhodes _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1369 was adopted by the House on June 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House