SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 348
WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of Monument Chevrolet in
Pasadena was celebrated in 2024; and
WHEREAS, This family-owned dealership was cofounded in
1974 by company president Carroll Smith, who benefits today from
the assistance of his sons, W. C. and Brandon, who serve as vice
presidents; in 1997, Mr. Smith was nominated as the TIME Dealer
of the Year, and in 2006, he was named the Automotive Youth
Educational Systems Dealer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the need for sustainability, Monument
Chevrolet has implemented green initiatives in an effort to
reduce its carbon footprint, including energy-efficient lighting
and recycling programs; these actions reflect the dealership's
commitment to ensuring a cleaner planet for the generations to
come; and
WHEREAS, In addition to selling vehicles, the dealership
has been involved in various local charities, supporting health
and welfare initiatives; Monument Chevrolet also gives back to
the community by providing resources to schools and sponsoring
events, such as the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce's State
of the Cities Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, Monument Chevrolet
has continually adapted to meet the needs of its customers while
maintaining its quality and service standards, and it is a
pleasure to honor the company for the important role it plays in
the Pasadena community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monument
Chevrolet and extend to Carroll Smith and his employees sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Monument Chevrolet as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate