SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 865

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Eddie Marshall, who is celebrating 44 years as a cook for Arkie's Grill in Austin; and

WHEREAS, Eddie Marshall has been providing excellent meals to hundreds of Austin folks who find their way to the East Austin cafe each day; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Manor and attended the old Anderson High School; he began working in the restaurant business at the age of 17 for the Twin Oaks Cafeteria at South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street; and

WHEREAS, He moved on to the Tallyho Restaurant, which was located at Congress Avenue and Seventh Street, as a cook; he was hired by Arkie's founder, Faye Sawyer, in 1963, and he took an extra job at night training cooks at the Nighthawk Restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Eddie did not attend cooking school, but with a skill he first learned from his mother, his on-the-job training, and his passion for cooking, he has excelled in his vocation; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin are noted for their love of great food, which accounts for the continued success of Arkie's Grill; Eddie Marshall reigns over the kitchen and prepares the popular meals of turkey and dressing, beef tips and rice, and chicken and dumplings; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby honor Eddie Marshall as an illustrious and treasured citizen of Austin and the State of Texas and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate