81R20383 JGH-D
 
  By: Castro H.R. No. 1386
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Small businesses play a vital role in the economy of
  the Lone Star State by providing employment for Texans, and with the
  assistance of the Small Business Development Center at The
  University of Texas at San Antonio, Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores of
  San Antonio have expanded their business and retained four jobs;
  and
         WHEREAS, The SBDC helps small businesses grow and prosper in
  the San Antonio area by providing a variety of services to business
  owners, including training, counseling, and referrals; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Flores and Ms. Wolff are the founders of Custom
  Crush Winery, where customers can create custom wines with
  personalized labels; they have been working with SBDC business
  advisor Patrice McElfresh over the course of several years, and
  they have recently moved the winery to a larger location; and
         WHEREAS, Because it is able to accommodate small social
  gatherings, the new location will draw new customers to the
  business, and with the efforts to improve sales, marketing, and
  management strategies, the business has been able to retain four
  jobs; and
         WHEREAS, The hard work, dedication, and thoughtful
  preparation of Texas entrepreneurs all contribute greatly to the
  prosperity of the state, and Ms. Flores and Ms. Wolff are building a
  foundation of success for themselves and their community; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores on the
  expansion of Custom Crush Winery and extend to them sincere best
  wishes for continued success in their exciting venture; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Wolff and Ms. Flores as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.