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WHEREAS, The well-being of the people of Texas depends on |
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economic prosperity throughout the state, and independent |
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businesses that employ Texans and contribute to their local |
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economies are important components of a vigorous society; and |
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WHEREAS, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, located in the historic |
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Waterloo Compound in downtown Austin, is a locally owned and |
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operated enterprise that is helping to make the heart of the Capitol |
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City a vibrant urban district; and |
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WHEREAS, Opened in 2003, Moonshine was developed by partners |
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Buckner Hightower, Greg Schnurr, Chuck Smith, and chef Larry |
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Perdido, all of whom brought to the undertaking valuable experience |
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gained with other successful local eateries; these entrepreneurs |
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established Moonshine in a cluster of 19th-century buildings that |
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had recently undergone restoration; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to a delightful setting, patrons of |
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Moonshine enjoy the comfort of classic American cuisine prepared |
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with an innovative flair; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the adaptive use of historic properties, |
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Moonshine is promoting the preservation of those buildings that |
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connect us to our roots and that richly enhance the character of the |
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city; moreover, the commitment of its owners and staff to |
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outstanding quality and service has created a restaurant that draws |
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a highly appreciative clientele, further enlivening the downtown |
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area and adding to its economic vitality; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend all those associated with Moonshine |
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Patio Bar & Grill on their contributions to the city of Austin. |