H.R. No. 1125

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Hausman Foods in Corpus Christi has long distinguished itself through its significant contributions to the local community; and

WHEREAS, This notable Texas company was founded in 1939 by Sam Hausman; what began as a small family enterprise of four employees, including Mr. Hausman's wife, Fannie, has since grown to include a staff of some 120 workers across three local processing facilities, and today the award-winning business provides a wide range of meat products to customers around the globe; and

WHEREAS, After the passing of Mr. Hausman in 1958, his son-in-law David Holliday assumed control of the business, and in the late 1960s, he in turn handed over the reins to his sons Rick and Steve, who served as president and vice president, respectively, until retiring in 2005; the company has since benefited from the able leadership of the founder's great-grandchildren Amy Seward and Jerry Simpson; and

WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and those enterprises that build a record of dependability and longevity enjoy a special degree of esteem in their communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Hausman Foods on its many decades of service to the Corpus Christi community and extend to the company's ownership and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the business as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1125 was adopted by the House on April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House