SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 918
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rosalio "Rabbit" Duran for his many contributions to
the political and cultural legacy of East Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duran, known as Rabbit for his exceptional
speed as a young man, has for 42 years owned and operated Rabbit's
Lounge in East Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duran opened Rabbit's Lounge in 1969 as
Chicano political activities were cresting in Austin; the civil
rights movement, anti-war activity, and local protest marches
created an energy that found expression at Rabbit's; and
WHEREAS, Rabbit's Lounge, with its iconic mural of Cesar
Chavez on an exterior wall, became a gathering place for
political activists to meet and strategize; among the civic
leaders whose campaigns used Rabbit's Lounge as a center of
operations were John Trevino, Austin's first Hispanic city
council member, Richard Moya, the first Mexican American Travis
County Commissioner, and State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duran has played an outsized role in the
history of Chicano politics in East Austin, and it is truly
fitting that he be recognized for his many contributions to the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Rosalio Duran for his outstanding
efforts on behalf of the citizens of East Austin and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate