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                                                                  H.R. No. 24 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso have tantalized the 
taste buds of countless appreciative diners with mouth-watering 
cuisine at their popular Austin eatery, Eddie V's Edgewater Grille; 
and
	WHEREAS, The restaurant is 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 Eddie V's; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 2001, the institution was created by 
longtime business partners and friends, Mr. Foles and Mr. 
Villavaso, who first met in the 1970s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; 
sharing southern roots and a penchant for delicious fare, the two 
joined forces to create the thriving Z'Tejas restaurant group, 
among other enterprises; and
	WHEREAS, Eddie V's Edgewater Grille was inspired by its 
founders' admiration for the great classic seafood eateries of New 
Orleans, San Francisco, and Boston and is widely regarded as one of 
Austin's finest seafood restaurants; the menu offers a delectable 
array of grouper, shrimp, mahi mahi, lobster, oysters, and prime 
grade steaks, all served under the expert direction of their 
executive chef and partner John Carver, whose culinary talents have 
earned him recognition as Atlanta's Chef of the Year and have also 
garnered the Austin Chronicle's Best New Restaurant award; and
	WHEREAS, The food is consistently superb, cooked with 
classical verve; recognizing that fine food also requires excellent 
presentation, the restaurant owners employ an efficient and 
gracious staff who are committed to providing patrons with the 
outstanding service they deserve; and
	WHEREAS, Eddie V's also serves a wide range of beverages; its 
well-stocked bar and extensive wine and spirits list feature 
offerings that change weekly and are yet another charming quality 
of the restaurant designed to enhance an already pleasurable dining 
experience; and
	WHEREAS, The Capital City enjoys two bustling locations, one 
in the heart of downtown at 5th and San Jacinto, which offers diners 
a swanky dinner club atmosphere and live music, and the second 
boasting breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country from the 
Arboretum; both locations are expertly managed by regional manager 
Tom Farace, with general manager Geoff Freeman overseeing the 5th 
Street location and general manager Roger Hernandez supervising the 
Arboretum location; and
	WHEREAS, Buoyed by their success in Austin, Mr. Foles and Mr. 
Villavaso opened a third Eddie V's in Scottsdale, Arizona, in March 
2002; and
	WHEREAS, Having elevated seafood dining to new heights, Larry 
Foles and Guy Villavaso have greatly enhanced the cultural life of 
their community and state with their outstanding restaurants, and 
they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their ongoing 
contributions in this regard; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Larry Foles and Guy 
Villavaso for their commitment to providing Central Texans with 
exceptional seafood at Eddie V's Edgewater Grille and extend to 
them sincere best wishes for many years of continued success; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Foles and Mr. Villavaso as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Goolsby

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 24 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House