R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     John Wiesner of Conroe for his exemplary service to the Montgomery
 1-3     County community; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of Southern Methodist University,
 1-5     Mr. Wiesner is a well-known businessman who has achieved great
 1-6     success throughout his career in automobile sales while giving back
 1-7     to the community as a dedicated civic leader; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, After owning car dealerships in Hempstead and
 1-9     Baytown, Mr. Wiesner purchased a dealership in Conroe in 1972 and,
1-10     under his astute guidance, John Wiesner, Inc., has grown to employ
1-11     more than 500 people in several Lone Star cities; the company's
1-12     remarkable achievements have earned it recognition as one of the
1-13     top 50 family-owned businesses in Houston by the Houston Business
1-14     Journal; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Wiesner has generously contributed his time and
1-16     resources to a number of civic and community-oriented concerns,
1-17     serving on the boards of the Montgomery County Appraisal District,
1-18     Montgomery County Youth Services, and the Cypress Woodlands Junior
1-19     Forum and as advisory director of the Montgomery County Fair
1-20     Association; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In addition, his myriad accomplishments include
1-22     chairing the committee that created the North Harris Montgomery
1-23     Community College District in 1991 and continuing to serve on the
1-24     foundation board, and he has headed both the South Montgomery
 2-1     County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Conroe Chamber
 2-2     of Commerce; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Mr. Wiesner is a role model for many whose
 2-4     impressive record of service speaks volumes about his character and
 2-5     generosity; his contributions have helped to unify residents in
 2-6     Montgomery County, and his ongoing and valuable efforts have made a
 2-7     positive impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-9     Legislature hereby congratulate John Wiesner for his outstanding
2-10     achievements and many good works and deeds in the community and
2-11     extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
2-12     happiness; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-14     prepared for Mr. Wiesner as an expression of high regard by the
2-15     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 650 was adopted by the House on April
         5, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House