SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33

WHEREAS, Five businesses that have enjoyed longtime success in the greater San Antonio area--Cox Manufacturing, Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, Frontier Enterprises, J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art, and New Braunfels Smokehouse, Incorporated--have received Texas Treasure Business Awards from the Texas Historical Commission; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Treasure Business Award recognizes the contributions of well-established businesses to the vitality of the state economy; it is presented to Texas-based companies that have been in operation for 50 years or more and that continue to benefit the communities that they serve; and

WHEREAS, Cox Manufacturing, a small machine parts company located in San Antonio, was established by William Cox, Sr., in 1956; now run by the founder's son, Bill Cox, the business remains committed to both its customers and its employees; and

WHEREAS, Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, founded in 1882 by Carl Oscar Ebensberger, was managed by generations of the Ebensberger family before a co-ownership with Dustin and Jo Lynn Fisher was formed in 2008; with a history spanning 130 years, it is considered the oldest continuously operated business in Boerne; and

WHEREAS, Frontier Enterprises owns Jim's Restaurants and the Magic Time Machine family of restaurants; established in 1947 when G. "Jim" Hasslocher began selling watermelon slices next to his bicycle rental service, the business soon evolved into a drive-in with burgers, milkshakes, and carhops; more than six decades later, the Hasslocher family operates 21 casual dining restaurants in San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas; and

WHEREAS, J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art was founded in San Antonio by Joe and Adelle Mooney in 1947; in addition to featuring work from both Texas and internationally renowned artists, it offers custom framing services and has counted the Vatican, United States presidents, and Texas governors among its clients; and

WHEREAS, New Braunfels Smokehouse, Incorporated, was established in 1945 by Russell Kemble "Kim" Dunbar and Bill Wyatt; now owned by Dudley and Sue Snyder, the company offers a variety of meats by mail order, and its restaurant retains the look of its original "Tastin' Room" location from the 1950s; and

WHEREAS, For decades, these businesses have stimulated the local economy while providing employment for countless Texans, and in so doing, they have played a vital role in the continued prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize Cox Manufacturing, Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, Frontier Enterprises, J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art, and New Braunfels Smokehouse, Incorporated, on their receipt of Texas Treasure Business Awards and commend the many individuals who have contributed to their success and longevity; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for each company as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate