SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Quality Seafood Market in Austin on the occasion of its
75th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Quality Seafood Market began operation in 1938
when Garnett Lenz opened a fish counter inside John Starr's Fruit
and Vegetable Market in downtown Austin; the thriving business
soon outgrew its home in the corner of the vegetable market and
moved to a series of locations across the city; and
WHEREAS, Quality Seafood Market moved into its current
location on Airport Boulevard in 1970; it had by that time
expanded to include three separate facets, the original retail
market, a fry kitchen preparing to-go orders, and a wholesale
operation that served local restaurants; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the business has continued to
grow, and today it features a full-service restaurant in addition
to its other offerings; a recent expansion doubled the size of
the business, increasing its ability to offer a wider variety of
dishes to its customers while maintaining the quirky design
elements that have made it a local landmark; and
WHEREAS, Quality Seafood Market has been a favorite of
Austinites for generations, and it is truly fitting that it be
recognized as it achieves this milestone in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Quality Seafood Market on its
legacy of providing excellent value and service and extend best
wishes for a memorable 75th anniversary celebration; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary establishment 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 February 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate