H.R. No. 2143
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The H-E-B chain of grocery stores is marking a
  significant milestone in 2015 with the celebration of its 110th
  anniversary, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to
  recognize the company's contributions to Corpus Christi and other
  cities in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in Kerrville in 1905, H-E-B began expanding
  its operations throughout the 1920s, and Corpus Christi was the
  largest city to have an H-E-B store when the company opened its
  first location there in 1931; today, the city is home to 10 stores,
  including two H-E-B Plus facilities; and
         WHEREAS, A good corporate citizen in the communities it
  serves, H-E-B supports a variety of public and charitable programs;
  last year, the company donated approximately 29 million pounds of
  food and nonperishable items to food banks in Texas and Mexico;
  furthermore, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program gives
  more than $740,000 annually to deserving educators and school
  districts; and
         WHEREAS, H-E-B has received the Texas Governor's Award for
  Environmental Excellence three times in recognition of
  company-wide efforts to promote conservation and efficiency; in
  2010, Progressive Grocer magazine named H-E-B the Retailer of the
  Year for its myriad achievements in the industry and for its
  significant community involvement; and
         WHEREAS, Businesses that give back to the community and
  contribute to the local economy are important components of a
  prosperous future, and H-E-B is deserving of recognition for the
  positive role it plays in Corpus Christi and throughout the Lone
  Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the H-E-B chain of grocery stores for its
  contributions to the Corpus Christi area and extend to the company
  and its employees sincere best wishes for a memorable 110th
  anniversary celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for H-E-B as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Herrero
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2143 was adopted by the House on May
  21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House