SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 647
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Arguindegui Oil Company on its 2013 induction into
  the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and
 
         WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership
  with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and
  prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and
 
         WHEREAS, Arguindegui Oil Company was founded in 1942 when
  Peter Arguindegui, Sr., was awarded the Continental Oil Company
  commission agency to serve Laredo and the surrounding area;
  despite the challenges of doing business during wartime, the
  company grew and prospered; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Arguindegui's sons entered the family
  business after graduating from Texas A&M University, and in the
  early 1970s, they assumed leadership of the company; the third
  generation of the family began entering the business in 1986, and
  today, Arguindegui Oil Company continues to thrive and to play a
  vital role in the energy industry in Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, Through the years, the company has reflected its
  founder's commitment to education by establishing scholarship
  endowments at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M International
  University, Laredo Community College, and each of the Laredo public
  high schools; it is truly worthy of induction into this prestigious
  body; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby commend the Arguindegui Oil Company on its
  enduring success and its many contributions to the community and
  extend congratulations to the Arguindegui family and all who are
  associated with the company on its induction into the Junior
  Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 15, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate