By: Flynn H.R. No. 2739
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Locally owned restaurants contribute to the
  economic and culinary diversity of Texas communities, and one such
  establishment, The Lobby restaurant in Van, is celebrating the
  first anniversary of its opening in August 2011; and
         WHEREAS, Created by entrepreneurs Nita Leist and Susan Flynn,
  The Lobby features traditional favorites like chicken fried steak
  and hamburgers as well as more unusual fare; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to providing jobs to area residents and
  expanding patrons' dining options, The Lobby supports the community
  through its reliance on local produce; and
         WHEREAS, Offering a stylish setting in which family and
  friends can meet for fine food, The Lobby has become a popular
  destination for the people of Van and surrounding communities, and
  it is indeed a pleasure to honor the restaurant on the occasion of
  this special milestone; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the first anniversary of The Lobby
  restaurant in Van and extend to its owners and staff sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for The Lobby as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.