H.R. No. 151
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Kinne's Jewelers in Gainesville has been named the
  recipient of a Texas Treasure Business Award by the Texas
  Historical Commission, which recognizes companies that have
  employed Texans and contributed to the state's economy for 50 years
  or more; and
         WHEREAS, On November 28, 1889, watchmaker W. B. Kinne opened
  his shop in a small niche under a stairway in the Ben Brooks Drug
  Store; the growing business moved a number of times before settling
  into its present-day location in 1913; and
         WHEREAS, W. B. Kinne eventually brought his sons into the
  business, and following his death in 1945, William Kinne Jr. and
  Harry Kinne continued to operate it; in 1959, they hired a
  watchmaker, Francis A. Wiese, and when Harry Kinne retired in 1974,
  Mr. Wiese took over the store; he appreciated its rich history and
  not only kept the original showcases, but also ventured into the
  attic to find decorative antiques, including the 1896 Waterbury
  clock that has been a focal point ever since; moreover, he created a
  jewelry museum on the mezzanine level; and
         WHEREAS, Like his predecessors, Mr. Wiese raised his
  children in the business, and his daughter, Gina Dill, completed a
  bachelor's degree in metalsmithing and jewelry at the University of
  North Texas; she and her brother, Jack Wiese, bought the firm in
  1990, and she became the sole owner six years later; in 2007, she
  created her own line of sterling silver wax seal jewelry, which is a
  certified Go Texan product; her daughter, Jamie Davis, now designs
  jewelry as well; the store building was recently renovated with a
  grant from the Local Main Street Organization, and while the
  establishment is steeped in tradition, it also employs modern
  technology, such as CAD design and laser welding; it is a member of
  the JA 100 Club, an association of American jewelry stores more than
  100 years old; and
         WHEREAS, Kinne's Jewelers has played a vital role in the
  Gainesville business community for well over a century, and it is
  truly deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Kinne's
  Jewelers on its receipt of a Texas Treasure Business Award from the
  Texas Historical Commission and extend to all those associated with
  this venerable firm sincere best wishes for continued success; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Springer
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 151 was adopted by the House on August
  10, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House