81R34053 MMS-D
By: Truitt H.C.R. No. 226
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Lucchese Boot Company, whose fame as a maker of
exquisite, high-quality boots has spread far and wide, celebrated
its 125th anniversary in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Established as the Lucchese Boot and Shoe Factory in
San Antonio in 1883, this venerable Texas firm was founded by Sam
Lucchese and his brothers, who immigrated to Texas from Italy three
years earlier; under Sam Lucchese's direction, the company acquired
an enduring reputation for quality craftsmanship; and
WHEREAS, During its first several decades, the Lucchese Boot
Company focused largely on supplying the needs of ranchers and
cavalrymen; the business began to develop a national reputation
after Sam Lucchese's son Cosimo assumed leadership of the company
and began providing boots for celebrities as well; Sam Lucchese,
Jr., grandson of the founder, subsequently put his own stamp on the
family business by designing a boot that further added to the
company's renown; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Lucchese boot factory is located in El
Paso, where it produces a wide variety of styles for all occasions;
the company's skilled artisans have created boots for a
distinguished roster of clients, ranging from Gary Cooper, John
Wayne, and Gregory Peck to President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird
Johnson, and many other notable Texans; and
WHEREAS, The members of the 81st Texas Legislature wish to
express their appreciation to Paul LaVoie, President and CEO of the
Lucchese Boot Company, Doug Kindy, General Manager, and Fred King,
Director of Marketing, for their extraordinary service to the State
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, A classic Texas success story, the Lucchese Boot
Company exemplifies a pride of craftsmanship that has won it
recognition across the country and secured it a proud place in the
western heritage of the Lone Star State; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Lucchese and commemorate the 125th anniversary
of the Lucchese Boot Company and extend to all those associated with
this outstanding enterprise sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.