80R8329 JHS-D

By: Branch H.R. No. 893

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Dallas law firm Burford & Ryburn, LLP, received the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission on January 27, 2007; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Treasure Business Award honors businesses that have made significant and lasting contributions toward the economic growth and prosperity of Texas; it is presented to businesses that have existed in Texas for at least 50 years and that continue to benefit the citizens of the Lone Star State; and

WHEREAS, Founded in Dallas on January 27, 1907, Burford & Ryburn, LLP, was instrumental in the creation of the state's first utility, the Texas Power & Light Company; the firm also wrote the first charter for the Baptist Foundation of Texas and played an important role in the organization and development of Lone Star Steel Company; and

WHEREAS, The attorneys of Burford & Ryburn, LLP, possess experience and expertise in an array of legal areas, including business law, employment law, energy law, health law, and immigration law, among others; the firm is justifiably proud of its many long-standing client relationships, some of which date back more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, By taking an active role in the evolution of the Lone Star State, Burford & Ryburn, LLP, has helped improve the quality of life of countless Texans, and its receipt of the Texas Treasure Business Award is indeed well deserved; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Burford & Ryburn, LLP, on its receipt of the Texas Treasure Business Award and commend the many individuals who have contributed to the success of this respected law practice; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Burford & Ryburn, LLP, as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.