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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The well-being of the citizens 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 economies are |
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important components of a prosperous future; and |
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WHEREAS, Ware Chevrolet Buick Pontiac has served Wheeler |
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residents for six decades, and the business is celebrating the |
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anniversary of its founding on May 1, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Established as Ware Chevrolet in 1949 by N. D. and |
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Kate Ware, this notable Panhandle dealership has increased its size |
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and offerings through the years; today, after three moves, the |
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business operates out of a facility on the southern edge of Wheeler, |
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and it has expanded its line of cars to include Buick and Pontiac; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A number of Ware family members have staffed the |
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business since its opening, including N. D. Ware, Jr., and his wife, |
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Roberta, Betty and Bob McNeil, Bob, Kent, and Gary Ware and his |
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wife, Tresa, Danny McNeil, and Norma McNeil Keelin and her husband, |
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Gene; also helping to maintain the success of the dealership are |
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Donnie Shorter, Willie Stowe, Martha Patterson, and Harold Morgan; |
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WHEREAS, After 60 years of operation, Ware Chevrolet Buick |
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Pontiac continues to make an important contribution to the Wheeler |
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area, and it is a pleasure to honor the company during this |
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milestone year; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 60th anniversary of the |
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establishment of Ware Chevrolet Buick Pontiac and extend to all |
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those associated with the enterprise sincere best wishes for |
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continued 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 business as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |