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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Johnny Smecca, who has been named the Galvestonian of |
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the Year for 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Smecca is co-owner and managing partner of |
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the Galveston Restaurant Group, a company which operates seven |
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different area restaurants; the company was created after Johnny |
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Smecca established its first restaurant, Mario's Seawall Italian |
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Restaurant; the group first opened Saltwater Grill and now also |
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owns and operates Papa's Pizza, Sky Bar and Sushi, Little Daddy's |
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Gumbo Bar, Nonno Tony's World Kitchen, and The Gumbo Diner; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the Galveston Restaurant Group |
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has played a vital role in supporting countless community |
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organizations, institutions, and charitable initiatives, |
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including the Galveston Independent School District, the |
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Galveston Children's Museum, Saint Vincent's House, the |
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Galveston Humane Society, and the Grand Opera House; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smecca has been instrumental in the growth and |
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prosperity of the community through his work as a member of the |
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Galveston City Council and through his service with such |
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organizations as the Galveston Historical Foundation, the |
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Galveston Housing Finance Corporation, and the Galveston |
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Economic Development Corporation; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smecca's personal honors include the Sam |
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Walton Business Community Leader Award, the Christie Mitchell |
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Beachcomber Award, and Kiwanian of the Year; he is truly |
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deserving of recognition for his outstanding achievements and |
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his many contributions to his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Johnny Smecca on |
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his selection as Galvestonian of the Year for 2014 and best |
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wishes to him for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Taylor of Galveston |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 15, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |