84R1247 RMA-D
By: Villalba H.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Little's Boot Company in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, This notable institution was established by Lucien
Little as a shoe retail and repair shop in 1915; he later taught his
skills to his son, Ben, who went on to specialize in the craft of
bootmaking and earn acclaim by designing footwear for ranchers and
cowboys in San Antonio in the 1940s; and
WHEREAS, Since Ben Little's passing in 1966, his sons, John
and Dave, have furthered the family tradition and the company's
legacy of custom handmade boots; today, the brothers are preparing
to pass the torch to a fourth generation of owners, Dave's children,
Sharon and Duane; and
WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital
role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and those enterprises
that build a record of dependability and longevity enjoy a special
degree of esteem in their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Little's
Boot Company and extend to all those involved in the business
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.