H.R. No. 2766 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Locally owned restaurants contribute to the economic and culinary diversity of Texas communities, and one such establishment, The Lobby restaurant in Van, is celebrating the first anniversary of its opening in August 2011; and WHEREAS, Created by entrepreneurs Nita Leist and Susan Flynn, The Lobby features traditional favorites like chicken fried steak and hamburgers as well as more unusual fare; and WHEREAS, In addition to providing jobs to area residents and expanding patrons' dining options, The Lobby supports the community through its reliance on local produce; and WHEREAS, Offering a stylish setting in which family and friends can meet for fine food, The Lobby has become a popular destination for the people of Van and surrounding communities, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the restaurant on the occasion of this special milestone; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the first anniversary of The Lobby restaurant in Van and extend to its owners and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for The Lobby as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2766 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House