R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Charlie Ragus of Dallas is an outstanding 1-2 businessman whose inspirational attitude and deep commitment to the 1-3 well-being of his fellow citizens is noteworthy; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Founder of AdvoCare International, Mr. Ragus has 1-5 built a flourishing company on the foundation of a quality product 1-6 and respect for clients and employees; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A graduate of Northwestern State University in 1-8 Louisiana, he established AdvoCare in 1993, and the company has 1-9 grown steadily and recently expanded into Puerto Rico; and 1-10 WHEREAS, For four consecutive years, AdvoCare International 1-11 has been a recipient of the Dallas 100 award, which recognizes the 1-12 fastest-growing, privately held companies in the Dallas area; in 1-13 addition, Mr. Ragus was recently honored as a finalist for the 1-14 prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award and invited to the CEO 1-15 Institute's 5th Annual CEO Symposium as the keynote speaker; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The economic well-being of the United States depends 1-17 in large part on the successful efforts of independent businessmen, 1-18 and Mr. Ragus is making an impressive contribution to his 1-19 community, the state, and this nation; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby recognize Charlie Ragus, successful entrepreneur 1-22 and founder of AdvoCare International, and extend to him sincere 1-23 best wishes for the future; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Ragus as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-2 House of Representatives. Green _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 303 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House