TITLE: Congratulating Lile Rodriguez and Manuel G. Rodriguez Jr. on operating their business, Lile's Flowers in Robstown, for 43 years.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lile Rodriguez and Manuel G. Rodriguez Jr. on operating their business, Lile's Flowers in Robstown, for 43 years.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lile Rodriguez and Manuel G. Rodriguez Jr. have owned and operated Lile's Flowers in Robstown for 43 years, becoming respected members of the local business community; and WHEREAS, The shop was established by the couple in 1972, and through the years, Lile's Flowers has provided generations of Robstown residents with floral arrangements and decorating services; and WHEREAS, Lile's Flowers is a family business with Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez handling the bulk of the work themselves, though they enjoy additional support from their children during busy periods; last year, the flower shop moved from its location on Main Street to a new facility on Western Avenue; and WHEREAS, Long-standing local businesses play a vital role in the culture and economy of the Lone Star State, and all those associated with Lile's Flowers may take great pride in the contributions that the company has made to the Robstown area over the past 43 years; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lile Rodriguez and Manuel G. Rodriguez Jr. on operating Lile's Flowers for 43 years and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2488 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House