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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 875
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize Alcide Federico Longoria Derby on his recent selection as the
 1-5     Laredo Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Committee of
 1-6     the Laredo Chamber of Commerce; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Federico and his brother, Ricardo, founded their
 1-8     business, Exelco, Incorporated, in 1978 as a venture into the
 1-9     United States business market after having various businesses in
1-10     Mexico; today, Exelco, Incorporated, is a thriving and diversified
1-11     operation with several partnerships and subsidiaries ranging from
1-12     real estate to the food industry; and
1-13           WHEREAS, One subsidiary, South-Wen, Incorporated, owns and
1-14     operates 16 successful Wendy's restaurants and has over 400 employees
1-15     throughout South Texas; Country Stores, Incorporated, is also owned
1-16     by Exelco, Incorporated, and operates several restaurants in Laredo
1-17     and a restaurant and convenience store in Cotulla, Texas; Sanlon is
1-18     a commercial real estate venture in Laredo; and
1-19           WHEREAS, North Point Atrium is an office building located in
1-20     San Antonio, and Oak Run is a housing/commercial subdivision located
1-21     in New Braunfels; the Longoria brothers also own a number of properties
1-22     and ranches throughout South Texas; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, The Alfri-Loder Group is totally controlled by the
 2-2     Longoria brothers and has several operative divisions with approximately
 2-3     2,200 employees and annual gross sales of more than $160 million; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Federico has achieved international recognition in the
 2-5     business world and has more than met the criteria established by the
 2-6     Laredo Chamber of Commerce for the title of 2001 Laredo Business Person
 2-7     of the Year; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who has distinguished himself as
 2-9     a leading South Texas citizen, Federico Longoria is highly respected by
2-10     his colleagues and area citizens, and he deserves recognition for his
2-11     exceptional career; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-13     77th Legislature, hereby commend Alcide Federico Longoria Derby for his
2-14     extensive accomplishments and send congratulations to him on earning
2-15     the title of 2001 Laredo Business Person of the Year; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-17     Federico Longoria as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-18                                                               Zaffirini
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2-20                                          President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on May 2, 2001.
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2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate