H.R. No. 441 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jeannene Bryant concluded an outstanding tenure as the proprietor of Margie's Flower and Gift Shop in Lamesa in January 2017; and WHEREAS, Opened in 1965, the business was purchased by Ms. Bryant and her husband, Don, on May 1, 1989; and WHEREAS, Though they intended to run the enterprise together, Mr. Bryant was hired by Caprock Federal Credit Union soon after the couple acquired the shop; Ms. Bryant went on to oversee daily operations for more than a quarter century, brightening many days with floral arrangements lovingly crafted for a host of special occasions; and WHEREAS, By helping her customers commemorate important milestones, Jeannene Bryant has provided a great service to the Lamesa community, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many accomplishments as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Jeannene Bryant for her nearly 27 years as the proprietor of Margie's Flower and Gift Shop and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Bryant as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 441 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House