H.R. No. 2615

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Innovative businesses are the foundation of Texas prosperity, and in that spirit Derba Mills has introduced an ecologically friendly alternative to dry cleaning through her Clothesline Cleaners chain of stores in San Antonio; and

WHEREAS, Most dry cleaning is performed using petroleum-based solvents, which require special handling and disposal; in her five Clothesline Cleaner shops, Ms. Mills offers an organic alternative method that uses a solvent based on collagen, banana oil, citrus oil, and other natural components; the byproducts of this cleaning process are biodegradable and do not need to be disposed of in hazardous waste facilities; and

WHEREAS, In addition to offering an eco-friendly method of cleaning garments, the business contributes 30 jobs to the economy of San Antonio and provides a vision of a business that combines profitability with concern for the ecological well-being of the Lone Star State; and

WHEREAS, The forward-thinking and creative approach of Ms. Mills stands in the finest tradition of Texas innovation and enterprise, and it is fitting to recognize her contribution to her profession and to her community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend Derba Mills for combining entrepreneurial spirit with ecological concern in Clothesline Cleaners and extend to Ms. Mills and her staff best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mills as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Corte

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2615 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House