TITLE: Recognizing John Ross Campbell for his five decades of service with H-E-B Grocery Company.

SUMMARY: Recognizing John Ross Campbell for his five decades of service with H-E-B Grocery Company.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize John Ross Campbell as an exemplary Texas citizen and on his five decades of service with H-E-B Grocery Company in Laredo; and WHEREAS, A lifelong, beloved resident of Laredo, John Campbell embarked on his rewarding career at the H-E-B store on Guadalupe Street in 1975 while attending Raymond and Tirza Martin High School; and WHEREAS, John quickly distinguished himself for his diligence and uncompromising work ethic, and over the last 50 years, he has fostered a welcoming and supportive environment for customers and colleagues that exemplifies the grocery chain's community-first spirit; and WHEREAS, In his spare time, John has made a positive impact on his family and his community through his genealogy research; his influential work has been recognized by such notable institutions as the Webb County Heritage Foundation, the Hispanic Organization for Genealogy and Research in Dallas, and genealogical societies in Laredo and Zapata County; and WHEREAS, John Campbell is an esteemed Texan and a treasured member of the H-E-B family, and he is truly deserving of recognition for half a century of service with the H-E-B Grocery Company and for his noteworthy achievements in advancing historical and genealogical research in South Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize John Ross Campbell on his outstanding career with H-E-B and as a genealogist extraordinaire who is committed to preserving the state's storied heritage and extend to him best wishes in all his endeavors; 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 September 4, 2025.