H.R. No. 776
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gus Kroos retired from his position as a unit
director with H-E-B in Victoria on December 21, 2010, drawing to a
close his 35 years of dedicated service with the company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kroos began his career with H-E-B as a clerk in
Portland before advancing through a series of other assignments;
with each promotion, he moved to a different store, often in a new
town, until he started working as a general merchandise manager
with H-E-B in Victoria; he decided to settle in the city to raise
his family, and he helped run the store on Rio Grande Street for 25
years, serving as the unit director for the majority of that time;
and
WHEREAS, While managing the store, Mr. Kroos helped it grow
and remain profitable, and he oversaw the opening of the new store
at the same location in 2001; he developed a successful and
close-knit team of managers and partners, and employees greatly
valued the leadership and guidance he provided; in addition to
being a respected professional and mentor, he also had a fun side
and was known for playing practical jokes on unsuspecting
employees; and
WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Mr. Kroos has
volunteered his time to help organize and run the H-E-B Feast of
Sharing, an annual event that provides a free Christmas dinner to
those in need; moreover, he currently serves on the board of
directors for the Victoria Independent School District Education
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Retirement will allow Mr. Kroos to spend more time
with his children and grandchildren, and he also looks forward to
traveling with his wife, Cheryl; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Gus Kroos earned the
admiration and affection of all who worked with him, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he begins the
next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gus Kroos on his retirement and
extend to him sincere best wishes for happiness in the years ahead;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kroos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 776 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House