SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 409
WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and that contribute
to the local economy are important components of a prosperous
future, and Slone Lumber Company, Incorporated, is among such
notable enterprises; and
WHEREAS, In November 1962, H. A. "Lindy" Slone and his
wife, Ola Mae, founded Slone Lumber Company shortly after moving
to Alta Loma, a community that was eventually annexed by the City
of Santa Fe; the business sold items ranging from lumber and
nails to plumbing and electrical tools; and
WHEREAS, The Slones incorporated the operation in 1964 and
included their son, Adonn Slone, and daughter, Linda Sue Inman, as
shareholders; the company continued to thrive through the able
leadership of the family's second and third generations, with Adonn
Slone becoming president in 1988 and the founders' grandson, Gregg
Slone, taking the helm in 2006; and
WHEREAS, While managing the needs of the business,
members of the Slone family have been active in their churches
and community; in addition to volunteering in the Lions Club
and supporting organizations like the local volunteer fire
department, Lindy Slone was among the charter members of the
Alta Loma Merchants Association, which grew into what is now
the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce; in January 2015, the chamber
recognized Slone Lumber and the Slone family with a special
award for their more than 50 years of service to the chamber
and city at large; and
WHEREAS, This tradition of community service was carried
on by Adonn Slone, who once led the Santa Fe Chamber of
Commerce as president, served on the City of Santa Fe Planning
and Zoning Board, and was a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight;
Gregg Slone has been a coach and promoter of youth sports, and
he partners with the nationwide organization Operation
Finally Home to supply materials for building new homes for
veterans with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Slone Lumber was sold to a national company in
June 2014, but Gregg Slone remains general manager, and the local
workforce of approximately 50 employees continues with the
business; and
WHEREAS, Over the last half-century, members of the Slone
family have made immeasurable contributions to the life and
development of their community, and they may take special pride
in their achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby honor the Slone family for their
outstanding entrepreneurship and civic engagement and extend
to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the Slone family as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 23, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate