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                                                                  H.R. No. 239







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The year 2005 marks the 65th anniversary of 

Horaney's Feed Store, and this significant milestone provides a 

fitting opportunity to recognize this Longview institution; and

	WHEREAS, Founded in 1940 by Syrian immigrant Harry Horaney, 

the business originally occupied a simple wooden structure at 207 

Court Street and quickly gained a loyal customer base; farmers and 

ranchers depended on Horaney's not only for its products but also 

for its warm and friendly atmosphere, which earned it the status of 

one of Longview's most important social centers; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Horaney's inventory has 

become as diverse as its ever-growing clientele, which today 

includes gardeners, homeowners, and even tourists who have read 

about the store in the Best of East Texas; the business has moved 

across the street, and it is now operated by Mr. Horaney's son and 

daughter-in-law, Albert and Betty Horaney, but the same high 

standards of service and commitment to its customers continue; and

	 WHEREAS, For 6–1/2 decades, the Horaney family and their 

enterprise have contributed immeasurably to the quality of life of 

their East Texas community, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize 

them at this time; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Horaney 

family on the 65th anniversary of Horaney's Feed Store and extend to 

them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for the Horaneys as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                         Merritt



                                                  ______________________________

                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 239 was adopted by the House on August 

17, 2005, by a non-record vote.



                                                  ______________________________

                                                     Chief Clerk of the House