SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 357

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Woody Mann, president of Vista Equities Group, for his exceptional efforts in developing La Centerra at Cinco Ranch; and

WHEREAS, A charter member of the Katy Area Economic Development Council, Mr. Mann has provided positive business development for the Katy area through a variety of upscale shopping centers; his vision has helped put Katy at the forefront of west Houston development; and

WHEREAS, La Centerra at Cinco Ranch will offer the Katy area some of America's finest retailers, restaurants, and specialty shops; it will also provide over 1,500 jobs with projected sales of more than $130 million annually; and

WHEREAS, La Centerra at Cinco Ranch is holding its grand opening on March 1, 2007; this festive occasion will celebrate the planned community, which will offer over 250,000 square feet of prime retail, restaurant, and office space; the 7,000-acre master-planned community will offer new amenities to the citizens of Katy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Woody Mann for his many contributions to the Katy area and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hegar

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate