TITLE: Congratulating Elaine Rosen of El Paso on her retirement as owner and operator of More Than Baskets.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Elaine Rosen of El Paso on her retirement as owner and operator of More Than Baskets.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Elaine Rosen of El Paso is retiring on April 2, 2011, as owner of More Than Baskets, a gift basket delivery business she founded 25 years ago; and WHEREAS, Since starting the company in January 1986, Ms. Rosen has brightened the days of countless El Paso area residents with her specially packaged and hand-delivered gift baskets; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rosen has further distinguished herself through her outstanding volunteerism; in the 1970s, she helped lead the effort to create KCOS, El Paso's first public television station, and she subsequently served as chair of the El Paso Public Television Foundation for nearly a decade; she has also shared her time and talents with several local organizations, including the PTA, and she has been involved in the Temple Mount Sinai Sisterhood; in 1978, she received the Hannah Solomon Award from the National Council of Jewish Women for her contributions to her community; and WHEREAS, Elaine Rosen has demonstrated drive, resourcefulness, and a commitment to excellence both as a businesswoman and as a civic leader, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elaine Rosen on her retirement and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Rosen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Margo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1088 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House