R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, May 4, 2001, will mark the grand opening of Maxie's
1-2 Barber and Beauty Mall in Houston, and this auspicious occasion
1-3 indeed merits special recognition; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A healthy economic climate is fostered by strong,
1-5 independent businesses, and this addition to the city's landscape,
1-6 owned by Adell Maxie, a barber shop owner for the last 35 years, is
1-7 a notable indication of the state's thriving entrepreneurship; and
1-8 WHEREAS, The 13,000-square-foot mall was made possible in
1-9 part through support from Unity Bank and Shell Oil Company and will
1-10 provide space for a group of beauty professionals to build their
1-11 own businesses; it will include shops for manicures, pedicures,
1-12 braids and weaving, hair styling, facials, and massages; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Maxie, Unity Bank, and Shell Oil Company have
1-14 made a noteworthy commitment to the economic well-being of the
1-15 Houston area, and their efforts to foster economic opportunities
1-16 are truly commendable; now, therefore, be it
1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Adell Maxie, Unity Bank, and Shell
1-19 Oil Company on the opening of Maxie's Barber and Beauty Mall and
1-20 extend to all those associated with the endeavor sincere best
1-21 wishes for good fortune and happiness in the years to come; and, be
1-22 it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23 prepared for Mr. Maxie as an expression of high regard by the Texas
1-24 House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 873 was adopted by the House on April
25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House