1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1116 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Gerald Rubin on his recent induction into the El Paso 1-5 Business Hall of Fame; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The El Paso Business Hall of Fame celebrates 1-7 individuals who have contributed to the advancement of business, 1-8 economic, and civic development in the city; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The individuals are selected by a group of business 1-10 leaders for their entrepreneurial spirit, business activities, and 1-11 contributions to the community; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Gerald Rubin earned a degree in biology from 1-13 Texas Western College, now The University of Texas at El Paso, and 1-14 founded a personal care products company, Helen of Troy, in 1968; 1-15 his company now employs 600 people, 500 of whom are located in 1-16 El Paso; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Rubin consistently strives to maintain efficiency 1-18 and excellence in all areas of his company's operations, and due to 1-19 his expertise and guidance, his company provides first-rate products 1-20 and service; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Rubin is a well-known civic leader and is active 1-22 in a number of organizations and community projects; and 2-1 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Mr. Rubin is a highly 2-2 successful entrepreneur whose company plays a role in helping to 2-3 stimulate our state's economy, provide employment opportunities, 2-4 and create healthy competition; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Rubin and the other inductees of the El Paso 2-6 Business Hall of Fame have been honored at a banquet hosted by 2-7 Junior Achievement, the nonprofit economic education organization 2-8 that sends business consultants to classrooms; this year's banquet, 2-9 which serves as a major fundraiser for Junior Achievement, took 2-10 place May 13 at the El Paso Marriott; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby commend Gerald Rubin on his highly 2-13 successful career and his many contributions to the El Paso 2-14 community; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 Gerald Rubin as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-17 Shapleigh 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 26, 1999. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate