H.R. No. 652
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The well-being of the citizens of Texas depends on
economic prosperity throughout the state, and independent
businesses that employ Texans and contribute to local economies are
important components of a prosperous future; and
WHEREAS, Ware Chevrolet Buick Pontiac has served Wheeler
residents for six decades, and the business is celebrating the
anniversary of its founding on May 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Established as Ware Chevrolet in 1949 by N. D. and
Kate Ware, this notable Panhandle dealership has increased its size
and offerings through the years; today, after three moves, the
business operates out of a facility on the southern edge of Wheeler,
and it has expanded its line of cars to include Buick and Pontiac;
and
WHEREAS, A number of Ware family members have staffed the
business since its opening, including N. D. Ware, Jr., and his wife,
Roberta, Betty and Bob McNeil, Bob, Kent, and Gary Ware and his
wife, Tresa, Danny McNeil, and Norma McNeil Keelin and her husband,
Gene; also helping to maintain the success of the dealership are
Donnie Shorter, Willie Stowe, Martha Patterson, and Harold Morgan;
and
WHEREAS, After 60 years of operation, Ware Chevrolet Buick
Pontiac continues to make an important contribution to the Wheeler
area, and it is a pleasure to honor the company during this
milestone year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 60th anniversary of the
establishment of Ware Chevrolet Buick Pontiac and extend to all
those associated with the enterprise sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the business as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Chisum
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 652 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House