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78S30412 JNC-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 107



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In July 2003, a group of Texas legislators enjoyed 
an exquisite meal hosted by the renowned Julius' Castle restaurant 
in San Francisco, California; and
	WHEREAS, Perched atop Telegraph Hill, this fine 
establishment had long been a dream of Julius Roz, a former 
restaurant counterman and Italian immigrant; his dream became a 
reality in 1922, when Julius' Castle was constructed from rich 
redwoods and elegant maples; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, the golden pages of San Francisco 
history have turned outside its windows; in 1933, the building of 
the Bay Bridge was begun and to the east the manmade Treasure Island 
was dredged from the bottom of the bay for the 1939 World's Fair; 
and
	WHEREAS, During World War II, patrons at Julius' Castle saw 
the passing gray parade of battlewagons, carriers, destroyers, and 
troop ships; in contrast to these heavyweights, the ferries 
continued their daily runs in the shadow of the newly built Bay 
Bridge; though the ferries retired in 1958, they returned smaller 
and faster in the late 1960s to serve the growing suburbs of Marin 
County; and
	WHEREAS, Over the last 75 years, the Castle has aged and 
mellowed gracefully as a part of San Francisco; even though it is 
out of the way, people still wind their way to the top of Telegraph 
Hill to enjoy the fine food and service at Julius' Castle; and
	WHEREAS, The food is consistently superb, cooked with 
classical verve, while the extensive Wine and Spirits list is a 
consecutive winner of the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence," 
and the service is first-class with an efficient blend of quiet 
elegance and warmth; and
	WHEREAS, The Castle provides a euphoric atmosphere, where one 
may linger in soft candlelight, transfixed by a view that is 
unparalleled anywhere in the city; to the west, Alcatraz, the 
former federal island prison, looms large; along the east shore are 
the lights of Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, 
Oakland, and Alameda, and the nighttime view from the Castle is a 
sparkling mosaic of multicolored lights on black velvet; and
	WHEREAS, Benefiting today from the combined talents of owner 
Jeffrey Pollack, manager Milton Saravia, and Chef Robert Cavé, the 
restaurant remains a favorite to individuals with a reasoned and 
seasoned palate whose loyalty springs from a shared recognition 
that some meals are meant to be savored slowly, with a deliberate 
and contemplative purpose met admirably in the confluence of 
atmosphere, food, and service at Julius' Castle; and
	WHEREAS, Designated an Official San Francisco Historical 
Landmark, the restaurant has sustained success through eight 
decades of changing American tastes and eating habits; with its 
outstanding cuisine, attentive service, and outstanding view of the 
city, Julius' Castle is truly worthy of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Julius' Castle 
restaurant for its culinary achievements and extend to its owners 
and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the restaurant as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.