SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 493

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Glazer's Family of Companies, which is celebrating 100 years of outstanding service to its customers and community; and

WHEREAS, Based in Addison, the Glazer's Family of Companies traces its history to 1909, when Louis Glazer and his wife, Bessie, moved to Dallas and established the Jumbo Bottling Company; this enduring enterprise began with a simple line of flavored soda waters sold from the back of horse-drawn wagons; and

WHEREAS, Today, Glazer's Distributors markets beverages throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Iowa, and Arizona; it employs 2,000 people and has 13 distribution centers in Texas alone; and

WHEREAS, A leader in social responsibility and corporate philanthropy, the Glazer's Family of Companies has through the years adhered to a philosophy of forming strong, lasting partnerships and hiring and retaining the highest caliber of employees; it is truly deserving of recognition for its many outstanding achievements, its long record of service, and its high standing in its field; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Glazer's Family of Companies on its legacy of service and extend best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary; and, be it further

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

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate