H.R. No. 1386
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Small businesses play a vital role in the economy of
the Lone Star State by providing employment for Texans, and with the
assistance of the Small Business Development Center at The
University of Texas at San Antonio, Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores of
San Antonio have expanded their business and retained four jobs;
and
WHEREAS, The SBDC helps small businesses grow and prosper in
the San Antonio area by providing a variety of services to business
owners, including training, counseling, and referrals; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Flores and Ms. Wolff are the founders of Custom
Crush Winery, where customers can create custom wines with
personalized labels; they have been working with SBDC business
advisor Patrice McElfresh over the course of several years, and
they have recently moved the winery to a larger location; and
WHEREAS, Because it is able to accommodate small social
gatherings, the new location will draw new customers to the
business, and with the efforts to improve sales, marketing, and
management strategies, the business has been able to retain four
jobs; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, dedication, and thoughtful
preparation of Texas entrepreneurs all contribute greatly to the
prosperity of the state, and Ms. Flores and Ms. Wolff are building a
foundation of success for themselves and their community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores on the
expansion of Custom Crush Winery and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success in their exciting venture; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Wolff and Ms. Flores as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1386 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House