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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 392
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join La India Packing Company of Laredo in celebrating the |
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unveiling of its official Texas Historical Marker and the |
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company's 101st anniversary on April 26, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, La India Packing Company was founded in 1924 by |
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Antonio Rodriguez and his wife, Antonia Villareal Martinez de |
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Rodriguez; originally a small general store on Marcella Avenue, |
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the company expanded and adapted its inventory to create the |
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delicious spice blends that have become a culinary staple of |
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South Texas cuisine; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, many of Don Antonio's famous blends, such |
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as his spices, chorizo, menudo, and chocolate, can be found at |
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grocery stores across the state, and many of the company's |
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products are shipped and sold across the world; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary business is still owned and |
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operated by descendants of Antonio and Antonia Rodriguez who |
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continue to manufacture delicious products, many with herbal and |
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medicinal properties, under the exacting standards established |
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by the founders; and |
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WHEREAS, A mainstay of the community, La India Packing |
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Company has catered to the hearts and palates of Laredo residents |
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and consumers worldwide for more than a century, and it is truly |
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fitting that it is being honored with a historical marker; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the owners, management, and staff of |
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La India Packing Company on their continuing commitment to |
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quality and value and extend to all best wishes for a rewarding |
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Texas Historical Marker unveiling and a memorable anniversary |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 April 10, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |