| 1 | 1 | | By: Parker (Senate Sponsor - Nelson) H.C.R. No. 117 |
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| 2 | 2 | | (In the Senate - Received from the House May 13, 2011; |
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| 3 | 3 | | May 13, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on |
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| 4 | 4 | | Administration; May 20, 2011, reported favorably by the following |
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| 5 | 5 | | vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0; May 20, 2011, sent to printer.) |
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| 8 | 8 | | HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, The State of Texas enjoys a far-reaching reputation |
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| 10 | 10 | | for its diverse and distinctive foods and for its many highly |
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| 11 | 11 | | regarded restaurants; and |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, While exceptional eateries can be found throughout |
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| 13 | 13 | | the state, certain communities stand apart for offering a |
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| 14 | 14 | | concentration of popular and unique restaurants; of these, the city |
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| 15 | 15 | | of Roanoke is deserving of particular recognition for being an |
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| 16 | 16 | | immensely popular dining destination; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Roanoke is of modest size, with a population of |
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| 18 | 18 | | 6,000, yet its lineup of notable restaurants attracts patrons from |
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| 19 | 19 | | throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as well as from other |
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| 20 | 20 | | parts of the state; this charming city includes more than 40 eating |
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| 21 | 21 | | establishments, and they combine to make Roanoke a diner's delight; |
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| 22 | 22 | | and |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Oak Street in downtown Roanoke is a compelling |
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| 24 | 24 | | destination for patrons, and the many vintage buildings in this |
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| 25 | 25 | | attractive district have earned it a spot on the National Register |
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| 26 | 26 | | of Historic Places; moreover, the downtown businesses present a |
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| 27 | 27 | | great variety of cuisines and dining experiences, ranging from |
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| 28 | 28 | | four-star gourmet food to Mexican specialties; and |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Not far away, more thriving restaurants are found |
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| 30 | 30 | | along Highway 377/Front Street, and other areas of Roanoke also |
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| 31 | 31 | | uphold the city's tradition of good eating; these include the Byron |
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| 32 | 32 | | Nelson Parkway/Business 114 thoroughfare and the intersection of |
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| 33 | 33 | | Highways 377 and 114; and |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, The individuality and outstanding quality of |
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| 35 | 35 | | Roanoke's dining spots have earned this historic community the |
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| 36 | 36 | | admiration of numerous culinary enthusiasts and have made it a |
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| 37 | 37 | | favorite place to visit, and the city's flourishing restaurant |
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| 38 | 38 | | scene is a testament to the eclectic and delicious epicurean |
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| 39 | 39 | | offerings of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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| 40 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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| 41 | 41 | | hereby designate Roanoke as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas. |
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| 42 | 42 | | * * * * * |
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