SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 219
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Laura and Jack Richmond, who have been selected for the 
2003 National Jewish Medical and Research Center's Humanitarian 
Award; and
	WHEREAS, Laura and Jack Richmond have been prominent 
members of the San Antonio business community for several 
decades; in 1968, they opened the first of their 31 Pizza Hut 
franchises in Bexar County; over the years, their business has 
become a model for community service and corporate success; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to treating their employees fairly and 
to helping them be financially secure, the Richmonds implemented 
a number of economic support opportunities, including pension 
plans, debt counseling, and interest-free advances to enable 
them to pay off unsecured debt; and
	WHEREAS, By conducting a United Way Fair Share program, the 
Richmonds encourage Pizza Hut of San Antonio employees to donate 
time or money to the United Way, which is then exchanged for an 
equal monetary match from the company; since its inception, the 
program has raised nearly $1,000,000 to benefit many worthy 
causes; and
	WHEREAS, In 1998, for their 30th anniversary with 
Pizza Hut, Laura and Jack initiated an annual matching grant 
for selected charities, including Christian Assistance 
Ministries, Saint Vincent de Paul, the Children's Bereavement 
Center, and other charitable groups that help people in desperate 
situations; and
	WHEREAS, Laura and Jack are highly respected community 
leaders who serve on the boards of numerous organizations, 
including the Witte Museum, the University of the Incarnate Word, 
Boy Scouts of America, and the Mental Health Associations of 
San Antonio and Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Laura and Jack Richmond are indeed a source of 
strength and inspiration to many in their community, and they 
deserve recognition for their many philanthropic endeavors and 
their exceptional accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Laura and Jack Richmond on their 
dedication to helping their fellowman and congratulate them on 
earning this well deserved award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 24, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate