82R12731 JGH-D By: Marquez H.R. No. 907 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses are essential to the vitality of the Lone Star State, and for more than four decades, Casa Ford Lincoln Mercury of El Paso has contributed to the local economy; and WHEREAS, This automotive dealership was founded in 1969 by Wally Lowenfield, who built the company on the basis of courteous and honest service to customers; Mr. Lowenfield's legacy is carried on today by his son, Clay Lowenfield, who has continued to build strong relationships with Casa Ford clientele over the years; moreover, this commitment to the company and the community extends to a third generation, with Justin Lowenfield serving as general manager and vice president and Luke Lowenfield serving as vice president of operations; and WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Casa Ford Lincoln Mercury has earned the prestigious President's Award from the Ford Motor Company for achieving superior customer satisfaction, an honor only 340 dealerships out of 5,000 nationwide receive each year; and WHEREAS, Casa Ford Lincoln Mercury is truly a Texas success story, and the Lowenfield family may indeed take great pride in their company's longstanding tradition of excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Casa Ford Lincoln Mercury for its outstanding service to the residents of El Paso and extend to the Lowenfield family and the dealership's staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Casa Ford Lincoln Mercury as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.