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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 939
 1-3           WHEREAS, On May 10, 2001, the invention of the frozen
 1-4     margarita and margarita machine will be commemorated at the
 1-5     establishment where they were invented and first came to fame
 1-6     30 years ago, Mariano's Mexican Cuisine in Dallas; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This delicious beverage was created in 1971 by
 1-8     Mariano Martinez, who was determined to develop a cold, tasty
 1-9     alcoholic beverage of consistently high quality that could be
1-10     made in a short amount of time; he and a friend, Frank Adams,
1-11     experimented with his father's recipe and modified a soft-serve
1-12     ice cream machine, and the result has been legendary; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In creating the frozen margarita, Mr. Martinez
1-14     has enhanced the reputation of the City of Dallas as a community
1-15     of great taste and innovation and earned the gratitude of margarita
1-16     fans everywhere who continue to enjoy this classic drink three
1-17     decades after its invention; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-19     77th Legislature, hereby celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
1-20     invention of the frozen margarita and margarita machine and
 2-1     commend Mariano Martinez for his timeless achievement; and, be
 2-2     it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
 2-4     prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the
 2-5     Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                                  Carona
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on May 4, 2001.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate