1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 953
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas congratulates
 1-3     Ruben Garibay on recently being named Small Business Person of
 1-4     the Year for South Texas by the Small Business Administration; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Garibay's automotive repair shop, A-1 Auto Stop,
 1-6     has maintained a trustworthy business presence in Laredo since 1991;
 1-7     the business began in Mr. Garibay's driveway and today occupies
 1-8     a 22,000-square-foot facility and employs 15 highly qualified
 1-9     technicians and support staff to serve Laredo's citizens; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A fiscally robust enterprise, A-1 Auto Stop boasted
1-11     $1.2 million in sales in 1998, and Mr. Garibay is planning further
1-12     expansion for his successful company in 1999; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Garibay dutifully gives back to the city which
1-14     has brought him prosperity; he volunteers his company van to
1-15     nonprofit organizations and provides financial contributions to
1-16     local high schools, the March of Dimes, United Way, the Christmas
1-17     Angel Wish, the Thanksgiving Dinner program of Webb County, and
1-18     many other local charities; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A businessman with great integrity and civic pride,
1-20     Ruben Garibay is truly worthy of being honored; with his exemplary
1-21     leadership skills and extensive business acumen, A-1 Auto Stop is
1-22     sure to find even more success in the coming years; now, therefore,
1-23     be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     76th Legislature, hereby commend Ruben Garibay on being selected
 2-2     Small Business Person of the Year in South Texas by the Small
 2-3     Business Administration; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-5     Mr. Garibay as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                               Zaffirini
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 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 May 12, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate