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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant and Bakery in |
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Windcrest has won the loyalty of many area residents while |
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contributing to the prosperity of the local economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspired by his grandmother's cooking, owner and |
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head chef Garlan L. McPherson opened Mrs. Kitchen in 2011, offering |
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a variety of southern and soul food favorites; originally located |
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on the East Side of San Antonio, Mrs. Kitchen has since outgrown the |
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1,700-square-foot cottage, and in 2021, the restaurant moved to a |
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new 8,000-square-foot space in Windcrest; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McPherson is a native of San Antonio, and he |
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previously served as a Bexar County probation officer; he holds a |
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bachelor's degree from Texas Lutheran University; and |
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WHEREAS, By creating jobs and furthering the unique character |
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of their communities, locally owned businesses are integral to the |
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Texas economy, and Mrs. Kitchen is to be commended for furthering |
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the proud entrepreneurial tradition of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant |
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and Bakery on its success and extend to Garlan McPherson and all |
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those associated with the restaurant sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the restaurant as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Gervin-Hawkins |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1867 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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