TITLE: Recognizing Sam L. Susser for being named BorderFest's Border Texan of the Year.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Sam L. Susser for being named BorderFest's Border Texan of the Year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sam L. Susser, who has been named BorderFest's Border Texan of the Year for 2013; and WHEREAS, Mr. Susser is president and chief executive officer of Susser Holdings Corporation and chairman and chief executive officer of Susser Petroleum Partners Limited Partnership; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Susser worked with Salomon Brothers in New York and Dallas before founding the Southguard Corporation, now Susser Holdings, in 1988; the company operates more than 550 Stripes convenience stores; and WHEREAS, Susser Petroleum Partners distributes more than 1.4 billion gallons of fuel each year across its network; the company employs approximately 8,400 workers and brings in $5.7 billion in revenue; and WHEREAS, A 2009 inductee into the Texas Business Hall of Fame, Mr. Susser is active in numerous community organizations, including the advisory boards of the McCombs School of Business and the Schusterman Center for Judaic Studies at The University of Texas at Austin; he has also served on the boards of the Driscoll Foundation, the Texas State Aquarium, and the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation; he is truly deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Sam L. Susser on his many exemplary achievements and extend congratulations to him on being named BorderFest's Border Texan of the Year for 2013; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 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 February 20, 2013.