84R22487 KSM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The H-E-B chain of grocery stores is marking a
significant milestone in 2015 with the celebration of its 110th
anniversary, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to
recognize the company's contributions to Corpus Christi and other
cities in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Founded in Kerrville in 1905, H-E-B began expanding
its operations throughout the 1920s, and Corpus Christi was the
largest city to have an H-E-B store when the company opened its
first location there in 1931; today, the city is home to 10 stores,
including two H-E-B Plus facilities; and
WHEREAS, A good corporate citizen in the communities it
serves, H-E-B supports a variety of public and charitable programs;
last year, the company donated approximately 29 million pounds of
food and nonperishable items to food banks in Texas and Mexico;
furthermore, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program gives
more than $740,000 annually to deserving educators and school
districts; and
WHEREAS, H-E-B has received the Texas Governor's Award for
Environmental Excellence three times in recognition of
company-wide efforts to promote conservation and efficiency; in
2010, Progressive Grocer magazine named H-E-B the Retailer of the
Year for its myriad achievements in the industry and for its
significant community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Businesses that give back to the community and
contribute to the local economy are important components of a
prosperous future, and H-E-B is deserving of recognition for the
positive role it plays in Corpus Christi and throughout the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the H-E-B chain of grocery stores for its
contributions to the Corpus Christi area and extend to the company
and its employees sincere best wishes for a memorable 110th
anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for H-E-B as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.