H.R. No. 3041
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Augustine Drug Company received a Texas
Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission at a
ceremony in San Augustine on May 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is bestowed on businesses
that have provided jobs and enriched the Texas economy for 50 years
or more; and
WHEREAS, The San Augustine Drug Company was founded in 1904
by two brothers, Asa and Alonzo Rushing, who operated the store for
more than 60 years; during that time, they provided their community
with prescription drugs as well as electrical appliances and
gasoline; and
WHEREAS, The Rushing brothers sold the company to Therman
Bridges in 1965, and Mr. Bridges sold it to his daughter and
son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Jackson, in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Today, the store continues to be a popular gathering
spot for the community, as patrons come in to pick up their
prescriptions, purchase gifts for their loved ones, visit with
friends over a cup of coffee, or buy their children ice cream at the
soda fountain; and
WHEREAS, This classic small-town pharmacy has contributed to
the prosperity and the quality of life in San Augustine for more
than 110 years, and it is truly deserving of this unique honor from
the Texas Historical Commission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Augustine Drug Company for
receiving a 2015 Texas Treasure Business Award and extend to Debbie
and Mike Jackson and their staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the San Augustine Drug Company as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Ashby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3041 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House