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79S31630 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 512



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The well-being of the people of Texas depends on 
economic prosperity throughout the state, and independent 
businesses that employ Texans and contribute to local trade and 
industry are important components of a healthy economy and a 
successful future; and
	WHEREAS, Edwards Abstract and Title Company, a vital South 
Texas business, is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new 
headquarters in Edinburg on May 16, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the 
incorporation of Edwards Abstract and Title Company; founded by 
Judge J. H. Edwards in 1880, the business has served the needs of 
residents of the Rio Grande Valley for more than a century; 
customers are offered a number of helpful products and services, 
including title commitment, insurance, and reports, and escrow, 
tax, and closing services at locations in Edinburg, McAllen, 
Weslaco, Mission, and Sharyland Plantation; and
	WHEREAS, The new facility will further cater to the needs of 
local residents as home to the law firm of Lewis, Monroe, and Pena, 
Edinburg Escrow Branch Office, and Edwards Title Plant; and
	WHEREAS, Edwards Abstract and Title Company has enriched the 
lives of the residents of the Rio Grande Valley by serving many 
local leading businesses and industries, by employing many area 
Texans who share in the success of the company, and by helping those 
individuals who are interested in owning their own homes; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
this notable company by authoring this resolution in its behalf 
during the 3rd Called Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 
groundbreaking of the new Edwards Abstract and Title Company 
headquarters in Edinburg and extend to all those associated with 
the business best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.