By Van de Putte                                       H.R. No. 1015
       74R13643 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Louis Barrios was accorded a great honor recently
    1-2  when he was selected as 1995 Small Business Leader of the Year by
    1-3  the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. Barrios was chosen to receive this prestigious
    1-5  honor after careful consideration of 200 small business owners, and
    1-6  his selection is indicative of the success he has enjoyed
    1-7  throughout his career and of the esteem in which he is held in the
    1-8  local community; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The president and general manager of Los Barrios
   1-10  Restaurant, he began working at his family's establishment as a
   1-11  young man when his mother, Viola Barrios, opened the restaurant in
   1-12  1979; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, In testament to the family's successful business
   1-14  practices and outstanding cuisine, the restaurant has flourished
   1-15  over the years to become one of the city's premiere dining
   1-16  establishments; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Mary's University, Mr. Barrios
   1-18  drew upon his knowledge of business and marketing practices to
   1-19  become manager of the family venture nearly 10 years ago, and his
   1-20  outstanding business acumen led the restaurant to quadruple its
   1-21  sales in a short period of time; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, In addition, he oversaw the expansion of its dining
   1-23  and kitchen areas to accommodate an ever-increasing number of
   1-24  patrons; today the restaurant's 45 employees keep the highly
    2-1  acclaimed establishment open seven days a week; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Barrios has
    2-3  generously given of his time, talents, and energies to several
    2-4  worthy causes, and he has drawn on his considerable resources to
    2-5  assist in numerous local fund-raisers; active in education issues
    2-6  as well, he has been involved with the Business Careers High School
    2-7  Advisory Council and has graciously served as a mentor to area high
    2-8  school students; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Mr. Barrios's dedication to his community has
   2-10  significantly benefited the residents of San Antonio, and he is
   2-11  indeed deserving of special praise and recognition on the occasion
   2-12  of his most recent honor; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-14  Legislature hereby congratulate Louis Barrios on his selection as
   2-15  Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce 1995 Small Business Leader
   2-16  of the Year and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued
   2-17  success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-19  prepared for Mr. Barrios as an expression of high regard by the
   2-20  Texas House of Representatives.