Recognizing H-E-B on the occasion of its 110th anniversary.
The resolution commends H-E-B for its role as a corporate citizen within the communities it serves. In its efforts to combat hunger, H-E-B donated approximately 29 million pounds of food and nonperishable items to food banks last year. Additionally, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which allocates more than $740,000 each year to schools and educators, reinforces the company's commitment to enhancing educational outcomes in Texas.
Senate Resolution No. 617 recognizes H-E-B for its significant contributions and achievements as it celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2015. The resolution highlights the history of H-E-B, starting from its founding by Florence Butt in 1905 and expanding under the leadership of her son, Howard E. Butt. The company has evolved into a major grocery retailer, with over 340 stores and more than 85,000 employees, making it one of the most successful retailers in Texas and Mexico.
H-E-B has received multiple accolades for its environmental efforts, including the Texas Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. The recognition of this anniversary serves as an important touchstone for H-E-B, showcasing not just its business accomplishments but also its lasting impact on the Texas economy and community welfare over the past century.