By: Moncrief S.R. No. 360 1-1 By: Moncrief S.R. No. 360 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, It has been said in business that nothing happens 1-4 until a sale is made, and two of the most important aspects of a 1-5 successful business are the sales and marketing of a product; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes pleasure in commending 1-7 Leonard H. Roberts, president of Tandy Corporation, on his 1-8 designation as Distinguished Sales and Marketing Executive of 1-9 the Year by the Sales and Marketing Executives of Fort Worth; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Sixty-eight years ago, the Sales and Marketing 1-11 Executives of Fort Worth was established to improve and promote 1-12 the marketing and sales efforts of businesses in Fort Worth; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Also president of Tandy's Radio Shack, Mr. Roberts 1-14 is being honored for the outstanding work he has done for the 1-15 national chain; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Known for his accomplishments in guiding Shoney's 1-17 Restaurants to greater financial success, Mr. Roberts will 1-18 receive his award at an awards banquet to be held on March 21, 1997, 1-19 at the Worthington Hotel; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Renowned for his ability to energize people and 1-21 profits, Leonard Roberts is a true leader; his ability to come 1-22 into a new company and garner the support of the workforce has 1-23 been most impressive; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Leonard H. Roberts on his 2-3 selection as Distinguished Sales and Marketing Executive of the 2-4 Year; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-6 as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on March 20, 1997. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate