H.R. No. 2108
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Polo Becerra of Houston is receiving the State Award
(Texas) 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, Leopoldo "Polo" Becerra started at the Post Oak
Grill in Houston as a sous chef in 1990, worked his way up to
executive chef, and purchased the restaurant in 2002; more
recently, he has opened a new restaurant, Polo's Signature, where
he blends New American cooking with Latin and Asian influences; and
WHEREAS, The diversity and innovative spirit of Latino
cuisine contribute greatly to American culture overall, and Mr.
Becerra merits special acclaim for his 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 Polo Becerra for winning the State
Award (Texas) at the first Flavors of Passion Awards and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Becerra 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. 2108 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House