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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Richard Palacios II, owner of Tony's Siesta and |
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co-owner of Atlee's Rally in San Antonio, has distinguished himself |
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as an outstanding example of the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lone |
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Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Operated by Tony Lopez for two decades, Tony's |
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Siesta originally opened as Tony's Bar in 1999; after a brief period |
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of closure for renovations, "Andy" Palacios assumed ownership of |
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the business in 2020 and renamed it Tony's Siesta in homage to |
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Mr. Lopez's retirement; serving such popular drinks as its |
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signature Siesta Rita and aguas frescas, he continues to honor the |
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cantina's proud legacy by playing Latin music and preserving its |
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historic exterior; and |
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WHEREAS, As co-owner of Atlee's Rally, Mr. Palacios helped |
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launch the St. Paul Square sports bar during the NCAA Men's Final |
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Four basketball tournament in April 2025; the establishment is |
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named for architect Atlee B. Ayers, who lived in San Antonio and |
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served as the state architect of Texas during the early 20th |
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century; painted in the colors of the city's beloved Spurs |
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basketball team, the bar is a welcoming space for watching sports, |
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and its offerings include a wide range of beers and craft cocktails; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his many entrepreneurial endeavors, |
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Mr. Palacios frequently assists in planning such community events |
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as chili cook-offs, birthday parties, and gatherings for the city's |
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annual Fiesta celebrations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his creativity, resilience, and hard work, |
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Andy Palacios has earned his businesses the status of treasured |
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community institutions, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Richard Palacios II for his |
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contributions to the San Antonio community as owner of Tony's |
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Siesta and co-owner of Atlee's Rally and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Palacios as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |