By: Lucio S.R. No. 8
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Andrews Distributing Company on the occasion of its
45th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Andrews Distributing Company was founded by Barry
Andrews on February 6, 1976, in Corpus Christi; the company began
with 11 team members and offered only two brands of beer from a
single brewery; it sold 276,000 cases of beer in its first year;
and
WHEREAS, Today, the company employs more than 1,500 team
members, offers more than 700 brands of beer to its customers,
and sells more than 35 million cases of beer each year; and
WHEREAS, Known for its commitment to creating an
outstanding work environment, the company has long been at the
forefront of innovation in its field; Mr. Andrews pioneered the
concept of multibranded distributors, which is now the industry
standard, and the company recently introduced ShopBeer, a
convenient and easy-to-use online ordering application; and
WHEREAS, For 45 years, Andrews Distributing Company has
been a leader in the beer industry, and the company is truly
deserving of special recognition as it reaches this milestone in
its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the executives,
management, and staff of Andrews Distributing Company on their
commitment to providing quality products and service and extend
to all best wishes for continued success; 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.