SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 279 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Elizabeth Christian Public Relations firm, which is celebrating its 20th year as a successful business; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Christian established her namesake public relations firm in 1995, and the company has since grown to become one of the largest public relations firms in Central Texas; and WHEREAS, The agency manages public relations projects for causes and organizations in the Austin area by using a wide array of communication tools, including media outreach, public meetings and events, coalition development, and polling; last year, the firm expanded to include video and digital services; and WHEREAS, In celebration of this year's milestone, the agency unveiled a special logo that notes its 20-year history of growth from a single employee to a company of exceptionally talented public relations professionals; the agency has earned numerous awards from the Texas Public Relations Association and community organizations; and WHEREAS, The success of businesses plays an important role in the progress of our state, and it is truly fitting that the award-winning professionals at Elizabeth Christian Public Relations be recognized for their many outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate the executives and staff of Elizabeth Christian Public Relations on the occasion of the agency's 20th anniversary and extend to all sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this agency as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 2, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate