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                                                                  H.R. No. 137



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas-based Homemade Gourmet, Inc., has expanded 
its operation, relocating from Frisco to Canton, and this unique 
company will soon have 10,000 independent distributors in 46 
states; and
	WHEREAS, Begun in 1997 in the home of chairman and "chief 
visionary officer" Tami VanHoy, Homemade Gourmet, Inc., produces 
original mixes based on the recipes of Mrs. VanHoy's grandmother; 
these flavorful mixes include Italian Mozzarella Meatloaf, Texas 
Chili, Spiced Molasses Cookies, and Lucky Bean Soup, among many 
others; and
	WHEREAS, With nearly 200 employees, this noteworthy business 
continues to grow and prosper, thanks largely to the efforts of Mrs. 
VanHoy and company president Teresa Day; these enterprising 
individuals understand the importance of nutritious meals as well 
as the fact that many children throughout the world don't have 
access to sufficiently nutritious foods; and
	WHEREAS, To help address this problem, Homemade Gourmet, 
Inc., sponsors a number of children in Banjara, India, in 
conjunction with World Vision, the world's largest Christian relief 
and development agency; in addition, many of the company's 
distributors sponsor children in Central America and other parts of 
the world; and
	WHEREAS, Rooted in tradition, Homemade Gourmet, Inc., has 
reached an exciting point in its evolution from grassroots 
home-based venture to thriving small business, and it is a 
privilege to recognize this exemplary company and its owners and 
employees at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize Homemade 
Gourmet, Inc., and extend best wishes to Tami VanHoy and Teresa Day 
for continued success in their new location in Canton.

                                                                           Flynn

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 137 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House