83R14902 BK-D By: Button H.R. No. 1184 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The collaborative efforts of the City of Rowlett and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce have helped to attract an impressive number of new businesses to their community during the first quarter of the 2013 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, The City of Rowlett Economic Development Department works in close partnership with the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce to promote the growth and prosperity of the local economy; in addition to encouraging the success of current businesses, members of these groups strive to make their city a top destination for new investment and development; and WHEREAS, The Economic Development Department's most recent quarterly report reflects considerable success in this regard, with more than a dozen new businesses choosing to make a home in Rowlett: Domino's Pizza, CVS Pharmacy, House of Pain, Hang Time Sports Grill and Bar, Fuentes Plumbing, Dalrock Dental Care, Fitness Revolution Rowlett, Kick 'Em, Smile Effects Family Dental and Orthodontics, KB's Brats, the Heartfelt Center for Relational Excellence, Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital of Rowlett, Lewis Commercial General Contractors, and the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, These establishments provide job opportunities while enhancing the diversity of services and amenities available to area residents, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the efforts of Rowlett's economic leaders to make their city a welcoming environment for such entrepreneurship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor the City of Rowlett and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce for their roles in bringing 14 new businesses to their community and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the City of Rowlett Economic Development Department and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.