83R24762 JGH-D
By: Lozano H.R. No. 1916
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Aunt Aggie De's Pralines of Sinton has been selected
as the 2013 Official Best Gourmet Pralines and Pecan Candy in Texas
by the Official Best Of television show and website; and
WHEREAS, Official Best Of highlights places to visit in
locations across the nation, based on the results of public
nominations; after each nominee is thoroughly researched, the list
is narrowed down to the one that is widely considered the best for
that category; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1987 by Eleanor Harren, Aunt Aggie De's
Pralines specializes in the original creamy praline of its
namesake, whose recipe Ms. Harren used for years as a caterer
before opening her store; over the years, she has expanded to offer
both chewy and chocolate pralines in addition to other candies,
including pecan brittle and butter pecan toffee; pralines remain
her customers' favorite, though, with more than two million sold
each year; and
WHEREAS, Aunt Aggie De's Pralines does a thriving business by
mail order as well as at its shop in Sinton, which is known for the
giant squirrel sculpture at its entrance; the company and its
products have been written about in many newspapers and magazines,
including the Washington Post, Southern Lady, and Southern Living,
and its pralines were a featured item at the 2012 Sundance Film
Festival in Park City, Utah; and
WHEREAS, This latest recognition of an independent Texas
business by a national media outlet is a source of great pride for
the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to honor Eleanor Harren
and her employees for their outstanding commitment to excellence;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Aunt Aggie De's Pralines on being
named the 2013 Official Best Gourmet Pralines and Pecan Candy in
Texas by the Official Best Of TV show and website and extend to
Ms. Harren and her staff sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Aunt Aggie De's Pralines as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.