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
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	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.
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	Chief Clerk of the House