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.