H.R. No. 901
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family owned and operated businesses strengthen the
economy and culture of Texas communities, and in 2015 the Vera
family of Edinburg is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Vera's
King-O-Meats; and
WHEREAS, During the early years of the 20th century, the
family patriarch, Roman Vera Sr., owned a meat market known as La
Marqueta in the community, and in 1970 two of his sons, Roman Vera
Jr. and Carlos Vera, followed in their father's footsteps and
opened Vera's King-O-Meats; another brother, Rodolfo Vera, came to
work at the shop, and a fourth brother, Antonio Vera, joined the
staff after completing his service in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine
Corps; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the brothers worked together to
build the business; Carlos eventually sold his share to Antonio,
who continues to own the enterprise in partnership with Roman;
Rodolfo Vera passed away in 2014 after devoting many years of his
life to furthering the shop's operations; and
WHEREAS, On its first day in 1970, Vera's King-O-Meats earned
$35, and today it generates $4 million a year in business under the
day-to-day management of the family's next generation, Roman's
daughter Nadia Vera and Antonio's son Marco Vera; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the skill and determination of its
founders, the hard work of its staff, and the loyalty of its many
satisfied customers, Vera's King-O-Meats has become a signature
South Texas enterprise, and the members of the Vera family may take
great pride in their legacy of success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 45th anniversary of Vera's
King-O-Meats in Edinburg and extend to the Vera family sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Vera family as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 901 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House