H.R. No. 170



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 20 years,  Medina County's Tex-spice has 
provided the State of Texas with outstanding service while helping 
mentally challenged residents learn valuable skills and strive 
toward achieving their full potential; and
	WHEREAS, Located in Devine, Tex-spice is a joint venture 
between the Medina County Sheltered Workshop, Incorporated, and 
Hill Country Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR) Community 
Services; growing considerably since its founding in 1983, the 
workshop initially employed 5 disabled adults, while today nearly 
50 work in the plant; and
	WHEREAS, Tex-spice packages 33 different spices and ships to 
more than 40 facilities across the Lone Star State, with annual 
sales exceeding $850,000; and
	WHEREAS, Providing a commendable service to disabled 
residents, the workshop dispatches vans to shuttle employees to and 
from work; these individuals are taught how to perform essential 
tasks, providing them with an opportunity to be productive and gain 
self-esteem and offering family members a more routine lifestyle 
during business hours; and
	WHEREAS, Over the past 20 years, Tex-spice has enabled 
countless mentally challenged adults to live fulfilling, happy, and 
healthy lives within their community, and the efforts of all 
involved are indeed worthy of praise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Tex-spice on 
its 20th anniversary and commend the Medina County Sheltered 
Workshop, Inc., and Hill Country MHMR for their exceptional service 
in support of this endeavor; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Tex-spice as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Garza

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 170 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House