1 _________________________________ _________________________________ 2 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Brooke Pinto 3 4 5 A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 6 7 _________ 8 9 10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 11 12 _______________ 13 14 To recognize the many and varied contributions that the Mission Group has made to the District 15 of Columbia on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Mission Group’s Dupont 16 location. 17 WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Mission Dupont, which was opened by 18 Fritz Brogan and Reed Landry at 1606 20th Street Northwest, in the heart of the nation's capital; 19 WHEREAS, with its offerings of daily happy hour, brunch on the patio, and numerous 20 event spaces, Mission Dupont has been a gathering spot for Dupont residents and a staple for 21 District of Columbia residents and visitors alike; 22 WHEREAS, guests have enjoyed over 2.3 million delicious meals at Mission locations 23 across the District over the past decade; 24 WHEREAS, Mission Dupont has served everyone, from world leaders to tourists to 25 neighbors, with a welcoming smile; 26 WHEREAS, Mission Dupont offers delicious tacos and memorable margaritas and is 27 ranked as one of the best and most popular Tex-Mex restaurants in the District; 28 WHEREAS, Mission Dupont was the first location opened by the Mission Group, which 29 has since grown to become one of the largest restaurant groups in the District; 30 WHEREAS, the Mission Group currently operates restaurants in five locations across 31 three wards, including Mission Navy Yard, The Admiral, SALAZAR, and Royal Sands; and 32 WHEREAS, Mission Dupont will celebrate the "Decade in Dupont" on March 7th, 2024. 33 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 34 resolution may be cited as the “Mission Dupont 10th Anniversary Celebration Recognition 35 Resolution of 2024”. 36 Sec. 2. The Council recognizes and honors the Mission Group for 10 years of delicious 37 Tex-Mex food, jovial atmosphere, and welcoming service at the Mission Dupont location. 38 Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in 39 the District of Columbia Register. 40