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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Boaz on the Square in Graham celebrated the 100th |
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anniversary of its opening in November 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Boaz on the Square traces its origins back to 1921, |
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when P. A. Boaz, a Lebanese immigrant and entrepreneur, founded the |
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Boaz Department Store; over the years, the business grew to include |
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seven stores across Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Three of the original stores remained active after |
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the Great Depression, and Mr. Boaz's grandson, Davey Donnell, |
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eventually took over the business; today, Boaz on the Square sells |
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apparel, footwear, and accessories both in store and online; and |
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WHEREAS, Local businesses of long standing play a vital role |
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in the culture and economy of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor Boaz on the Square for the contributions it has |
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made to the Graham community over the past century; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Boaz on the Square and |
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extend to all those associated with the enterprise sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Boaz on the Square as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |