SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 236

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ernesto Ancira, Jr., who has been selected for 
induction into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame by Junior 
Achievement of San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, The owner and president and chief executive 
officer of Ancira Enterprises, Incorporated, Ernesto has been
a pillar of the San Antonio business community since rescuing
a struggling Chevrolet dealership in 1972 and becoming the
first Hispanic dealer/owner of an automobile dealership in the 
United States; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1944 in San Antonio, Ernesto spent his 
youth in Mexico City before returning to Texas and becoming the 
first member of his family to graduate from college; he earned a 
degree in marketing from Saint Edward's University in Austin in 
1964; and
	WHEREAS, Ernesto's initial Chevrolet dealership grew into 
Ancira Enterprises, which was created in 1983, and the company 
now has 12 automobile franchises, four recreational vehicle 
dealerships and over 700 employees throughout Texas; his team 
concept of management has made his employees feel they are part 
of a family; and
	WHEREAS, Ernesto has dedicated himself to the betterment 
of his community through his philanthropy and through his
service in leadership positions with such organizations as the 
United Way, the Alamo Bowl, the March of Dimes and many others; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Ernesto Ancira, Jr., on his 
exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to him on 
his induction into the San Antonio Business Hall of Fame; and,
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 24, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate