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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas is widely respected for its |
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diverse and distinctive foods and for its many highly regarded |
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restaurants; and |
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WHEREAS, While exceptional eateries can be found throughout |
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the state, certain communities stand apart for offering a |
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concentration of popular and unique restaurants; of these, the city |
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of Roanoke is deserving of particular recognition for being an |
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immensely popular dining destination; and |
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WHEREAS, Roanoke is of modest size, with a population of |
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6,450, yet its lineup of notable restaurants attracts patrons from |
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throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as well as from other |
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parts of the state; this charming city includes 39 eating |
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establishments, and they combine to make Roanoke a diner's delight; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Oak Street in downtown Roanoke is a compelling |
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destination for patrons, and the many vintage buildings in this |
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attractive district have earned it a spot on the National Register |
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of Historic Places; moreover, the downtown businesses present a |
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great variety of cuisines and dining experiences, ranging from |
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four-star gourmet food to Mexican specialties; and |
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WHEREAS, Not far away, more thriving restaurants are found |
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along Highway 377/Front Street, and other areas of Roanoke also |
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uphold the city's tradition of good eating; these include the Byron |
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Nelson Parkway/Business 114 thoroughfare and the intersection of |
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Highways 377 and 114; and |
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WHEREAS, The individuality and outstanding quality of |
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Roanoke's dining spots have earned this historic community the |
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admiration of numerous food enthusiasts and have made it a favorite |
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place to visit, and the city's flourishing restaurant scene is a |
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testament to the eclectic and delicious epicurean offerings of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the city of Roanoke for being an |
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exceptional Texas dining destination and commend its restaurant |
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proprietors for furthering the state's reputation for culinary |
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excellence. |
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Parker |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1498 was adopted by the House on April |
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30, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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