H.R. No. 2247
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Tropicana Homes of El Paso was named the 2013
  J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of
  Builders at its annual Housing Hall of Fame and Excellence in
  Leadership dinner; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Association of Builders
  recognizes members who have demonstrated significant involvement
  in state, local, and national associations; and
         WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1950, Tropicana Homes has been
  owned and operated by the Bowling family, and the company has built
  more than 10,000 homes, as well as apartments and parks in the El
  Paso area; the business has earned a number of awards through the
  years, while the Bowlings have been recognized for their notable
  community efforts, including the support of local charities and
  nonprofits; and
         WHEREAS, Enterprises that employ area residents and
  contribute to the economic vitality of their region are essential
  to the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and Tropicana Homes is
  most deserving of this prestigious recognition as a testament to
  the significant role it plays in the city of El Paso; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Tropicana Homes on being named the
  2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year and extend to all involved
  with the company sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Tropicana Homes as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Márquez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2247 was adopted by the House on May
  21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House