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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of Monument Chevrolet in |
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Pasadena was celebrated in 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, This family-owned dealership was cofounded in 1974 |
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by company president Carroll Smith, who benefits today from the |
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assistance of his sons, W. C. and Brandon, who serve as vice |
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presidents; in 1997, Mr. Smith was nominated as the TIME Dealer of |
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the Year, and in 2006, he was named the Automotive Youth Educational |
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Systems Dealer of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing the need for sustainability, Monument |
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Chevrolet has implemented green initiatives in an effort to reduce |
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its carbon footprint, including energy-efficient lighting and |
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recycling programs; these actions reflect the dealership's |
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commitment to ensuring a cleaner planet for the generations to |
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come; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to selling vehicles, the dealership has |
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been involved in various local charities, supporting health and |
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welfare initiatives; Monument Chevrolet also gives back to the |
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community by providing resources to schools and sponsoring events, |
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such as the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce's State of the |
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Cities Luncheon; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, Monument Chevrolet has |
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continually adapted to meet the needs of its customers while |
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maintaining its quality and service standards, and it is a pleasure |
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to honor the company for the important role it plays in the Pasadena |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monument Chevrolet and |
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extend to Carroll Smith and his employees sincere best wishes for |
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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 Monument Chevrolet as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |