By: Alonzo H.R. No. 879 73R8221 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that the Texas House of 1-2 Representatives commends Fiesta Mart, Inc., on its decision to open 1-3 six supermarkets in economically depressed areas of Dallas, a move 1-4 that will contribute greatly toward the growth and vitality of Oak 1-5 Cliff, Fair Park, East Dallas, Northwest Dallas, and Pleasant 1-6 Grove; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Displaying conviction and keen business acumen, the 1-8 board of Fiesta Mart, Inc., has already begun construction of its 1-9 first Dallas store in Oak Cliff and plans to open five other stores 1-10 in low-income neighborhoods, areas traditionally underserved or 1-11 abandoned by large retailers; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In addition to providing hundreds of jobs to local 1-13 residents and an estimated $15 million to the city's tax base, 1-14 these new stores will encourage further economic development in the 1-15 communities served; now, therefore, be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby commend Fiesta Mart, Inc., of Houston on its 1-18 decision to open supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods of 1-19 Dallas; and, be it further 1-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-21 prepared for chairman John Bonham and the employees of Fiesta Mart, 1-22 Inc., as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 1-23 Representatives.