SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1008
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mamie's Restaurant, which is closing its doors after
nearly a half century of delivering outstanding food and service
to the San Antonio community; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1960 by Mamie Wong, this San
Antonio institution has grown from a small location at Carter and
Zarzamora Streets where people waited in long lines for the
excellent fish dinners to a restaurant that has become a
gathering place for generations of families to meet, work, and
eat in a family-friendly atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, When Mamie Wong retired in 1981, her son Wallace
moved the business to its current location; through the years, it
has not only provided area residents with excellent food and
service, but also served as a place where young people could gain
valuable work experience and where neighborhood regulars and
employees alike could enjoy the pleasures of seeing each other's
families grow to adulthood; and
WHEREAS, Mamie's Restaurant has served the citizens of San
Antonio well and faithfully for nearly 50 years, and although it
is closing its doors, it will live on in the memories of the
countless people who have enjoyed its charms; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Wong family for its commitment to
quality and service throughout nearly half a century of operating
Mamie's Restaurant and extend to them best wishes for continued
success in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
commemoration of the closing of this San Antonio institution and
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate