By: Barrientos S.R. No. 522 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 congratulate Maggie Mae's on the momentous occasion of its 15th 1-4 anniversary; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Opening in 1978 as a small traditional pub at 1-6 323 East Sixth Street, Maggie Mae's was owned and operated by 1-7 brothers Danny and Bill Shea; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This original tavern was 1,600 square feet and 1-9 featured traditional music; over the years, Maggie Mae's clientele 1-10 expanded, and in 1984 this delightful neighborhood bistro increased 1-11 in size to include the area at 325 East Sixth Street and incorporate 1-12 live rock and roll bands and dancing into its operation; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A prominent part of the historical district on 1-14 East Sixth Street, Maggie Mae's has continually sought to preserve 1-15 the old world ambiance that characterizes the downtown area of 1-16 Sixth Street; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In 1990 Maggie Mae's acquired the spaces at 1-18 319 and 321 East Sixth Street and grew to its present size; in 1991 1-19 a rooftop patio and deck were added that afforded a delightful view 1-20 of the downtown Austin skyline; the new area is over 5,000 square 1-21 feet; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Well-known throughout Austin, Maggie Mae's has 1-23 built a huge and loyal clientele during the 15 years it has been in 2-1 operation; it is an Austin institution that truly merits legislative 2-2 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Maggie Mae's for its grand 2-5 tradition of entertainment with live music in a historical atmosphere; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 Maggie Mae's as an expression of best wishes for many more profitable 2-9 years to come from the Texas Senate. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the 2-13 above Resolution was adopted by 2-14 the Senate on March 31, 1993. 2-15 _____________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate