TITLE: Congratulating LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group on its selection as Business of the Year for 2009 by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group on its selection as Business of the Year for 2009 by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group was named Business of the Year for 2009 by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, A thriving commercial center, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch features boutiques, nationally known retailers, and restaurants, as well as office space; its first phase opened in 2007, marking the advent of only the third mixed-use lifestyle center in the greater Houston area; and WHEREAS, LaCenterra had created more than 1,500 new jobs and reached more than $130 million in annual revenue by 2010, and additional phases to include retail and apartments are planned; and WHEREAS, Developed by Vista Equities Group, LaCenterra represents a significant investment in the local economy and also benefits the community through special events and civic and nonprofit partnerships; the center provides a gathering place for residents and hosts concerts, holiday celebrations, festivals, and a weekly farmers market in its Heritage Square; and WHEREAS, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch greatly enhances prosperity and quality of life in the Katy area, and through its exemplary corporate citizenship, Vista Equities Group has made a positive impact on the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group on its selection as Business of the Year for 2009 by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to all those associated with this outstanding enterprise sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch/Vista Equities Group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Callegari Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1766 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House