TITLE: Recognizing July 2011 as DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie Month in Texas.

SUMMARY: Recognizing July 2011 as DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie Month in Texas.

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WHEREAS, DoubleTree by Hilton is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its signature chocolate chip cookie with a nationwide Cookie CAREavan tour; and WHEREAS, The event is named in honor of the company's CARE (Creating a Rewarding Experience) program, a commitment to going above and beyond expected standards for its guests, team members, and community; and WHEREAS, Presented as a welcome to every hotel guest, the DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie has become a symbol of the company's hospitality to travelers, with millions of cookies being enjoyed through the years; and WHEREAS, Part of a global cookie CARE Campaign, the DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie CAREavan Tour will share more than 250,000 of the brand's beloved chocolate chip cookies at special events in 50 major cities around the world, including Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso; and WHEREAS, The DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie represents both a simple act of kindness and corporate engagement in the community, and it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to this iconic dessert on the occasion of its milestone year; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize July 2011 as DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie Month and extend sincere best wishes for success to all those involved in the initiative; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for DoubleTree by Hilton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Naishtat Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House