SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 532 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Valley Land Title Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated on April 4, 2019; and WHEREAS, The Valley Land Title Company was established in 1919 by Ernest M. Smith; originally known as the Valley Abstract Company, the firm is committed to providing exemplary title insurance products and services to facilitate real estate transactions in Hidalgo County and throughout the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, The company offers its clients a wide array of services from a team of experienced professionals that includes abstractors, title examiners, tax personnel, escrow officers, and real estate attorneys; and WHEREAS, Today, under the leadership of chief executive officer Paul R. Rodriguez, the Valley Land Title Company is known for its reputation for excellence in handling all aspects of real estate transactions, from preparing title memorandums to handling commercial and residential purchases and the refinancing of owner-occupied and investment property; and WHEREAS, For 100 years, the Valley Land Title Company has provided outstanding service to the people of the Rio Grande Valley, and it is truly fitting that it receive special recognition upon reaching this milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the management and staff of the Valley Land Title Company for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate