By Dutton H.R. No. 873 77R14081 JKB-D 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.