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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dennis Byrd, president of Island Famous Inc., has |
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announced plans to open a new location of The Spot restaurant at |
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William P. Hobby Airport in Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1998, The Spot was first built from three |
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vacant houses that were moved to a lot on Seawall Boulevard in |
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Galveston, and it has long been a popular gathering place for local |
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residents; when the restaurant opened, Mr. Byrd joined the staff as |
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a dishwasher, and he worked his way up to become a chef before |
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purchasing the business in 2002; and |
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WHEREAS, Under Mr. Byrd's able leadership, the business |
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expanded to become Island Famous, an umbrella organization that |
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encompasses The Spot as well as a number of other enterprises, |
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including Tiki Bar, Squeeze Ritas & Tequilas, Rum Shack, and Side |
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Yard, which are all located at the site of the original restaurant; |
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over the years, Island Famous has also established two beachfront |
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hotels in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The Spot's location at Hobby Airport is expected to |
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open in the winter of 2024; in addition to the airport branch, The |
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Spot is set to open another site in League City later this year; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, vision, and expertise, |
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Dennis Byrd has furthered The Spot's reputation as a beloved |
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Galveston institution, and the restaurant's new location at Hobby |
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Airport is sure to be a welcome addition to the Houston business |
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scene; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dennis Byrd on establishing a new |
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location of The Spot restaurant at William P. Hobby Airport and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Byrd as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |