SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1061

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Erik Morales and Bea Zarate on the occasion of the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of E'z Barber Shop and The Nail Place; and

WHEREAS, A 1997 graduate of Galena Park High School, Erik opened a barber shop in Galena Park shortly after earning his barber's license; with hard work and diligence, he was able to add three barbers to his staff, and his shop became a popular neighborhood institution; and

WHEREAS, Drawing inspiration from his mother and mentor, Bea Zarate, Erik decided to expand his shop; known throughout the area as "Ms. Bea," she is an outstanding businessperson in her own right, having owned and operated a successful business for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, This dynamic family saw the possibilities of combining a barber shop and nail salon so that patrons would not have to leave the Galena Park area for these services, and they created E'z Barber Shop and The Nail Place to meet this ongoing need; they are truly deserving of recognition for their entrepreneurial spirit and their devotion to service and quality; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Erik Morales and Bea Zarate on their business success and their service to the Galena Park community and extend to them best wishes for a memorable opening ceremony for E'z Barber Shop and The Nail Place; and, be it further

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

Gallegos

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate