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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas is |
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welcoming a vibrant addition to its retail scene with the grand |
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opening of the Bishop Arts Winery on June 22, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Occupying a vintage 80-year-old building, this |
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notable new establishment will feature a diverse collection of |
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wines from vineyards across the state, including its own brand of |
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red and white wines crafted from Texas-grown grapes, and plans to |
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have regular wine tastings; and |
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WHEREAS, The winery's opening represents the culmination of a |
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two-year-long effort on the part of owner Elias Rodriguez and his |
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wife, Dolores; a resident of the Oak Cliff area since childhood, |
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Mr. Rodriguez developed his interest in winemaking after spending |
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time with a German family as a soldier in the U.S. Army during the |
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1980s; and |
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WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital |
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role in the state's economic prosperity while also enhancing the |
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cultural landscape of their communities, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to recognize this promising new venture as it opens its |
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doors; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Elias and |
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Dolores Rodriguez on the opening of their new business, the Bishop |
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Arts Winery, and extend to them sincere best wishes for 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. and Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |