By Goolsby                                            H.R. No. 1008
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, for this famed Texas institution
 1-3     has greatly enhanced the lives of countless Lone Star residents
 1-4     since its founding as the Brenham Creamery Company in 1907; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The initial success of the company's ice cream
 1-6     venture in 1911 led ownership to expand the creamery from its
 1-7     original role as a butter factory to become a full-fledged producer
 1-8     of ice cream, and in 1919, E. F. Kruse took over the company and
 1-9     instituted numerous innovations and improvements that have been
1-10     significant factors in Blue Bell's success; since changing the
1-11     company's name to Blue Bell Creameries in 1930, this Texas creamery
1-12     has gone on to establish a vast following of devoted fans; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Kruse's sons, Ed and Howard Kruse, the
1-14     company's chairman and president, respectively, continue the
1-15     tradition of excellence established by their father, while
1-16     executive vice president John Barnhill, vice president Paul Kruse,
1-17     and Austin branch manager Darrell Schulte also play vital roles in
1-18     the company's growth and development; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Blue Bell Creameries is dedicated to producing
1-20     high-quality ice cream and other frozen snacks for citizens
1-21     throughout the southern United States, and the company's stronghold
1-22     on the Texas market has helped it to achieve the number three
1-23     ranking among ice cream sellers in the nation; and
1-24           WHEREAS, With production of thousands of gallons of ice cream
 2-1     per day, the Little Creamery in Brenham has joined the ranks of the
 2-2     world's top ice cream producers, and thanks to its continued
 2-3     commitment to maintaining the highest standards and using only the
 2-4     finest ingredients, Blue Bell Creameries will undoubtedly remain
 2-5     Texas' preeminent creamery well into the 21st century; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Throughout the 76th legislative session, Blue Bell
 2-7     Creameries has graciously provided the members of this chamber with
 2-8     a steady stream of ice cream, and their efforts in this regard have
 2-9     undoubtedly helped to ensure that this session will end on a sweet
2-10     and memorable note; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby honor Blue Bell Creameries and offer its sincere
2-13     appreciation to the company for the delicious ice cream it has
2-14     provided to members of the house during this regular session; and,
2-15     be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for Blue Bell Creameries as an expression of high regard
2-18     by the Texas House of Representatives.