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

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                                                   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.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House