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79R20147 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 2254



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The relationship between a modern commercial 
enterprise and the city in which it does business carries with it 
both great responsibility and great potential for positive effect; 
and
	WHEREAS, The mutually beneficial association between the 
H-E-B chain of grocery stores and Del Rio is a sterling example of 
what can be achieved by an involved corporate citizen and a 
responsive community; and
	WHEREAS, The C. C. Butt Grocery Store opened for business in 
Kerrville on November 26, 1905; established by Florence Butt, the 
market was funded by a $60 investment and a desire to provide 
staples and extraordinary products to the area residents; and
	WHEREAS, Today, H-E-B operates nearly 300 grocery stores 
throughout Texas and Mexico, staffed by more than 56,000 employees; 
and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its proud century-long history, H-E-B 
has been known for its commitment to the greater good, and the 
company contributes to such worthy causes as hunger relief and 
prevention, education, health and wellness, the environment, and 
the arts; it has donated five percent of its pre-tax earnings to 
charitable endeavors since the 1930s, and remains one of the few 
companies in the nation to give at such a level; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, H-E-B provides more than $30 million in 
products and transportation to support Texas food banks and helps 
to feed more than 210,000 people during the annual holiday Feast of 
Sharing dinners, which are held in 23 communities across Texas and 
Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, The company also recognizes outstanding public 
school teachers, principals, and their schools through the 
Excellence in Education Awards, providing more than $400,000 in 
grants and prizes; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding, H-E-B has been a generous donor 
to the communities it serves, and its host of worthy programs have 
contributed significantly to the well-being of many Del Rio 
residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor H-E-B in Del Rio for its outstanding 
corporate citizenship and extend to all its employees and 
management sincere wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Del Rio H-E-B as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.