81R30151 JGH-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 2110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roberto Santibanez is receiving the Lifetime
Achievement 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, A native of Mexico, Roberto Santibanez attended the
prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris; after returning to Mexico City
to cook for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, he opened several
exceptional restaurants, then moved to Austin in 1997 to become
executive chef of Fonda San Miguel; he has since been the culinary
director of the Rosa Mexicano and Maria Maria restaurants; a member
of the Gourmet Institute, he is acclaimed around the world as an
ambassador for Mexican cooking; and
WHEREAS, The diversity and innovative spirit of Latino
cuisine contribute greatly to American culture overall, and Mr.
Santibanez 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 Roberto Santibanez for winning the
Lifetime Achievement Award 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. Santibanez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.