H.R. No. 172 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Town Square Title is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2018, marking a decade of vital service to residents of North Central Texas; and WHEREAS, Town Square Title opened in February 2008 with just four employees at a single location in Ellis County, and during its first month of operation, its small team assisted in closing seven real estate transactions; today, Town Square boasts more than 40 employees with over 350 years of combined expertise in the title business; these outstanding staff members handle nearly 2,500 closings a year, skillfully coordinating with every party to the transaction, including the principals, the realtor, and the lender; and WHEREAS, The business has grown to encompass seven branches in Waxahachie, Granbury, Burleson, Red Oak, and Midlothian, as well as a mobile closing service, with licensure to operate in 10 counties; its transactions are backed up by such national underwriters as National Investors, First National Title Insurance Company, and Old Republic Title; and WHEREAS, The people of Texas benefit from a vibrant and diversified economy, and businesses that are rooted in their communities are to be commended for the vital role they play in furthering the prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Town Square Title on its 10th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the enterprise sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Town Square Title as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wray ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 172 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House