SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 165

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kruger's Diamond Jewelers in Austin on the splendid 
occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Sam Kruger and his brother emigrated from Russia 
to the United States and founded Kruger's Diamond Jewelers in 
Fort Worth in 1906; Aaron, Sam's son, moved to Austin and in 1939 
opened Kruger's Diamond Jewelers at Eighth and Congress streets; 
Aaron and his wife, Edythe, ran the store and raised four children;
and
	WHEREAS, David Kruger, Aaron's son, joined the family 
business in 1969; over the next few years, the business was 
expanded to malls and other stand-alone stores; eventually the 
stores in the malls were closed, and David took over the downtown 
Austin store; and
	WHEREAS, David Kruger attributes his store's longevity to 
loyal employees and customers, who are valued and appreciated; 
and
	WHEREAS, During their 100 years in business, Kruger's 
Diamond Jewelers has continued to provide quality merchandise 
and exceptional service, and the citizens of Austin are fortunate
to have a jewelry store of this caliber in our city; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate
David Kruger and the employees of Kruger's Diamond Jewelers on 
the grand occasion of the store's 100th anniversary and extend
to all best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 8, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate