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                                                                  H.R. No. 859



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In recent weeks, many American employers have 
expanded their pay differential and medical coverage policies for 
reserve and national guard members called to active duty in the 
service of the United States Armed Forces; the Employer Support of 
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization reports that more than 
300 employers across the nation have gone above and beyond the 
requirements of the law in support of their employees in military 
service, and the Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize the efforts of one such company, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 
for its continuing commitment to its employees engaged in military 
action; and
	WHEREAS, Founded more than a century ago, Sears, Roebuck and 
Co. is a leading retailer of apparel, home products and services, 
and automotive products and services, with stores located 
throughout the State of Texas; the company, whose annual revenues 
exceed $40 billion a year, has long been an exemplary employer of 
many Texans, providing significant benefits for its staff 
associates, including those employees who have been called up to 
serve in the reserves and the national guard; and
	WHEREAS, Sears employees who served during Operation Desert 
Storm, as well as in military actions such as those undertaken in 
Eastern Europe, were able to fulfill their military duties without 
jeopardizing their families' insurance coverage, thanks to their 
employer's enlightened policies; today the company employs 
approximately 200 full-time staff who are activated reservists; in 
light of recent world events Sears has extended its military pay 
differential from two weeks to 24 months, thus allowing servicemen 
and servicewomen to retain life insurance and medical and dental 
coverage and ensuring that these courageous individuals can resume 
their careers at Sears on their return to civilian life; and
	WHEREAS, The generosity and flexibility of firms such as 
Sears have proven to be of fundamental importance to the success of 
our nation's volunteer-based military, and it is fitting that we 
salute this admirable employer for the extra steps it has taken to 
provide for the families of those called to active military duty; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Sears, Roebuck and Co. for the financial 
support it provides to its employees in the U.S. Armed Forces and 
hereby encourage other companies in the Lone Star State to follow 
this corporation's sterling example; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display at Sears, Roebuck and Co. as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Zedler

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 859 was adopted by the House on April 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House