TITLE: Congratulating Tropicana Homes of El Paso on being named the 2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Tropicana Homes of El Paso on being named the 2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders.

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WHEREAS, Tropicana Homes of El Paso was named the 2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year by the Texas Association of Builders at its annual Housing Hall of Fame and Excellence in Leadership dinner; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Association of Builders recognizes members who have demonstrated significant involvement in state, local, and national associations; and WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1950, Tropicana Homes has been owned and operated by the Bowling family, and the company has built more than 10,000 homes, as well as apartments and parks in the El Paso area; the business has earned a number of awards through the years, while the Bowlings have been recognized for their notable community efforts, including the support of local charities and nonprofits; and WHEREAS, Enterprises that employ area residents and contribute to the economic vitality of their region are essential to the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and Tropicana Homes is most deserving of this prestigious recognition as a testament to the significant role it plays in the city of El Paso; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tropicana Homes on being named the 2013 J. B. Sandlin Builder of the Year and extend to all involved with the company sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Tropicana Homes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M rquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2247 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House