1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 706
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     extend congratulations to Mark and Jane Knox of Midland, Texas,
 1-4     whose Mark Knox Flowers and Reflections were selected as Small
 1-5     Business of the Year by the Texas Association of Businesses and
 1-6     Chamber of Commerce; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Through hard work and determination coupled with
 1-8     confidence in themselves, Mark and Jane started in the flower
 1-9     business in 1960; they are now ranked 83rd out of the top 2,000
1-10     FTD florists in the United States and Canada as owners of Mark Knox
1-11     Flowers and Flowerland; they also operate Wholesale Floral Express;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, They are excellent examples of Texas' finest small
1-14     business persons at work; when yet another oil and gas recession
1-15     struck the Midland/Odessa area combined with the influx of new
1-16     competition for the flower business, Mr. and Mrs. Knox realized
1-17     the need for diversification; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Holding on to their commitment to their customers
1-19     and their employees, they were forced to explore new markets and
1-20     thus was born, Reflections; this inspiration of adding a fine gifts,
1-21     decorative accessories, and consignment furniture shop helped bring
1-22     recognition to Mark and Jane that is justly deserved; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Their dedication and perseverance have not gone
1-24     unnoticed for on April 29, 1999, they will be presented with the
 2-1     statewide award for the small business division; now, therefore,
 2-2     be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-4     76th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud Mark and Jane Knox
 2-5     for being selected Business of the Year; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-7     them as an expression of the admiration and high regard of the
 2-8     Texas Senate.
 2-9                                                                  Duncan
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on April 21, 1999.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate