78S40314 JNC-D

By:  Davis of Harris                                            H.C.R. No. 2  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, December 1, 2003, marked the 30th anniversary of 
Casa Olé restaurants and this milestone provides a fitting 
opportunity to recognize the chain's founder, Larry Forehand; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Forehand, a Pasadena native, began working in 
the restaurant business at the age of 14; a determined young man, he 
spent his teen years learning each job function at Monterey House 
Mexican Restaurant and soon became manager of the Baytown facility; 
and
	WHEREAS, After serving his country with distinction in the 
U.S. Army, he returned home and resumed his tenure with Monterey 
House; Mr. Forehand eventually earned the position of director of 
operations, with 65 restaurants under his direct supervision; and
	WHEREAS, In 1973, this notable entrepreneur opened the first 
Casa Olé restaurant in Pasadena; over the following three decades, 
Mr. Forehand turned his venture into a resounding success and today 
47 Casa Olé eateries operate in Texas and Louisiana, employing more 
than 2,000 associates and serving in excess of 600,000 customers a 
month; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Forehand has generously given back to his 
community by sponsoring such worthy initiatives as the local 
Project Graduation, providing free meals to Habitat for Humanity, 
and donating 20,000 free meal cards to the Pasadena Independent 
School District; and
	WHEREAS, Larry Forehand's effective management, attention to 
detail, and years of hard work, coupled with the delicious meals and 
friendly atmosphere of Casa Olé, have made this fine establishment 
a mainstay in the Pasadena community and throughout the South; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Larry Forehand on the 30th 
anniversary of Casa Olé restaurants and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Forehand as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.