TITLE: Recognizing Javier de Anda on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Javier de Anda on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Javier de Anda on his 2015 induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and WHEREAS, Javier de Anda is a native of Laredo and a graduate of Saint Edward's University; he got his start in business under the mentorship of his father at the family's business, Juvencio's Men's Wear, before venturing out on his own as the operator of a service station and car wash; and WHEREAS, He formed a partnership with B. P. Newman in 1980 to bring a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise to Laredo; the operation soon began to expand and today, the partnership operates 29 Popeyes locations across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas; through the years, the partnership has received numerous awards, including Franchisee of the Year and the Gold Plate Award; he has also diversified his holdings to include more than 30 Church's Chicken locations; and WHEREAS, He has been active in his community through his service with multiple organizations, including the boards of Texas Mega Co-op, Commerce Bank, the Laredo Country Club, and Keep Laredo Beautiful; it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his many contributions to the economic vitality of the region; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Javier de Anda on his many achievements and extend congratulations to him on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2015.