H.R. No. 2107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dunia Borga of Dallas is receiving the Local DFW
Award at the inaugural Flavors of Passion Awards in Dallas on July
23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Created by second-generation restaurateur and chef
Felipe Gaytan, the Flavors of Passion Awards celebrate Latino
culinary culture by recognizing outstanding Latino chefs from
across Texas and from around the nation and the world; the awards
pay tribute to the authenticity, variety, creativity, and overall
excellence of each honoree's contributions to this vital heritage;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Bogota, Colombia, Dunia Borga has lived in
the United States for 35 years; since 1997, she has been a resident
of Dallas, where she is a nationally acclaimed pastry chef and the
executive chef and cofounder, with her husband, Espartaco Borga, of
La Duni Latin Caf; and
WHEREAS, The diversity and innovative spirit of Latino
cuisine contribute greatly to American culture overall, and Ms.
Borga merits special acclaim for her achievements and for setting
an outstanding example for the next generation of Latino chefs;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dunia Borga for winning the Local
DFW Award at the first Flavors of Passion Awards and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Borga as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2107 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House