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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The well-being of the people of Texas depends on |
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economic prosperity throughout the state, and independent |
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businesses that employ Texans and contribute to local trade and |
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industry are important components of a healthy economy and a |
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successful future; and |
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WHEREAS, Edwards Abstract and Title Company, a vital South |
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Texas business, is celebrating the grand opening of its new |
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headquarters in Edinburg on May 31, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, The company was founded by Judge J. H. Edwards in |
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1880, and its products and services now include title commitment, |
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insurance, and reports and escrow, tax, and closing services at |
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locations in Edinburg, McAllen, Weslaco, Mission, and Sharyland |
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Plantation; and |
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WHEREAS, The new facility will also be the home of the law |
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firm of Lewis, Monroe, and Pena, Edinburg Escrow Branch Office, and |
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Edwards Title Plant; and |
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WHEREAS, Edwards Abstract and Title Company has enriched the |
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lives of the residents of the Rio Grande Valley by serving many |
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local leading businesses and industries, by employing many area |
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Texans who share in the success of the company, and by helping those |
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individuals who are interested in owning their own homes; and |
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WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized |
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this notable company by authoring this resolution in its behalf |
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during the 80th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the grand opening of the new Edwards |
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Abstract and Title Company headquarters in Edinburg and extend to |
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all those associated with the business best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |