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                                                                H.C.R. No. 173



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	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 has served the 
needs of businesses and residents of the Rio Grande Valley since 
1880, when Judge James Henry Edwards founded the company; after his 
death in 1925, his widow, Lizzie Edwards, and her sons, Cecil and 
James Edwards, continued to run this thriving family business, 
which they incorporated in 1926; and
	WHEREAS, In 1984, Jesse Hedrick purchased the company, and 
during his 15 years of ownership he expanded the business from its 
headquarters in downtown Edinburg to locations in McAllen, Weslaco, 
Mission, and Sharyland Plantation; the current president and 
director, Byron Jay Lewis, has ably led the company since 2001; and
	WHEREAS, Edwards Abstract and Title Company is recognized as 
a strong supporter and contributor to many civic and nonprofit 
organizations in South Texas; many of the company's employees 
volunteer their time to a number of worthy endeavors, including 
area churches, chambers of commerce, Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, 
Lions Clubs, the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors, the 
Women's Council of Realtors, and the Hidalgo County Bar 
Association, to name a few; and
	WHEREAS, For 125 years, 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 
nearly 80 area Texans who share in the success of the company, and 
by helping those individuals who are interested in owning their own 
homes; it is a pleasure to acknowledge the company's rich history 
and long tradition of service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend Edwards Abstract and Title Company on the 125th 
anniversary of its founding and pay tribute to all those associated 
with the business, both past and present; 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 and Senate.

                                                                            Pena




______________________________              ______________________________
 
   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 173 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 173 was adopted by the Senate on May 
11, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor