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.