SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 715
WHEREAS, J. C. Penney Corporation is celebrating its 100th
anniversary of doing business in the Lone Star State on March 31,
2017; and
WHEREAS, One of the nation's oldest and best-known
retailers, J. C. Penney was founded by James Cash Penney in
Kemmerer, Wyoming, in 1902; today, the modern stores that bear
Mr. Penney's name serve customers in more than 1,000 locations
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, The rich legacy of J. C. Penney in Texas dates to
March 31, 1917, when the company opened a location in downtown
Wichita Falls; and
WHEREAS, Despite a fire and a tornado having destroyed the
store twice, the company was undaunted and rebuilt each time,
and the store has remained in operation in Wichita Falls ever
since; and
WHEREAS, Since 1992, Texas has also been home to
J. C. Penney's corporate headquarters, located in Plano, and the
company boasts approximately 100 J. C. Penney stores across the
state, representing approximately a tenth of the company's
stores; and
WHEREAS, For 100 years, J. C. Penney has been serving
customers, creating jobs, and contributing to the vitality of the
retail industry in Texas, and it is truly deserving of special
recognition on this momentous occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of
J. C. Penney in Texas and extend to the company and its employees
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the J. C. Penney Corporation as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Collin
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate