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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas is justly renowned for its distinctive foods |
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and its rich tradition of culinary excellence, and Austin |
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restaurateur Adam Gonzales is significantly contributing to our |
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state's reputation for outstanding Tex-Mex; and |
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WHEREAS, Born near the Mexican border in San Juan, Mr. |
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Gonzales grew up in Manchaca just south of Austin; he learned his |
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love for cooking from his mother, Emcie, with whom he worked in her |
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tamale business; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzales attended public schools in Austin and |
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the University of Houston before embarking on his extensive |
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travels, exploring the cuisines of the Caribbean, Brazil, Italy, |
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and France; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1987, along with his brother David Quintanilla, |
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he founded the restaurant chain Serranos Cafe & Cantina; as vice |
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president of operations and executive chef, Mr. Gonzales has been |
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instrumental in the growth of this popular Austin eatery, and in |
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1998, he and his brother acquired the well-known Houston-based |
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chain, Ninfa's; and |
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WHEREAS, With Serranos and now Ninfa's, Adam Gonzales |
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combines his talents as a cook with his skills as an entrepreneur, |
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and he has cultivated an enthusiastic following in Austin and |
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beyond; a great friend to the members of the Mexican American |
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Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives, Mr. |
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Gonzales annually hosts MALC's Golf Tournament reception at |
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Serranos at Symphony Square; in recognition of his friendship and |
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support, MALC honored Mr. Gonzales with its Amigo Award during the |
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October 2006 reception; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan brings enthusiasm and |
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dedication to all that he undertakes, and it is a pleasure to |
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recognize him for his contributions to the betterment of his |
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community; 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 Adam Gonzales for his professional |
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achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Gallego |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2519 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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