SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join Texans across the state in celebrating January 30, 2013, as
Texas Merchandise Vending Association Day; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Merchandise Vending Association was
founded in 1950 and is affiliated with the National Automatic
Merchandising Association; its membership includes snack and
beverage vending companies, office coffee services, brokers,
distributors, and manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, The association is dedicated to promoting the
common business interests and general welfare of the automatic
merchandising industry in Texas and to improving its service to
the public; and
WHEREAS, The vending industry in our state consists of more
than 300 small businesses that employ more than 2,000 Texans,
with more than 2,600 additional establishments operated by sole
proprietors; these companies exemplify the Texas values of hard
work, ingenuity, and good business practices; and
WHEREAS, This vital industry provides the working men and
women of our state with a wide variety of such products as hot and
cold beverages, sandwiches, candy, and other food products; it is
truly fitting that the members of this association be recognized
for their many achievements and their contributions to our
state's economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Merchandise Vending
Association on its commitment to serving our state and extend to
its members best wishes for a successful and memorable Texas
Merchandise Vending Association Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
West, Eltife
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate