83S10192 JGH-D
By: Moody H.R. No. 27
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Unique, locally owned businesses add to the richness
and prosperity of Texas communities, and on July 8, 2013, one such
enterprise, La Casa del Puro cigar lounge, is celebrating its
second anniversary in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Founded by Pastor Crespo, Jr., in 2011, La Casa del
Puro features a humidor stocked with fine cigars from around the
world; its elegant wood-and-leather decor and its many amenities,
such as a professional game room, several televisions, a library,
and a bar, provide cigar aficionados with a comfortable and
collegial environment in which to enjoy their pastime; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crespo served his nation in the U.S. Army's
warrant officer corps for 20 years, and for 11 of those years he
worked abroad at a succession of U.S. embassies as a member of the
Defense Attache System; after retiring from the military, this
accomplished gentleman settled in El Paso with his family; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the heart of the city's museum district,
La Casa del Puro contributes greatly to the economic revival and
cultural diversity of El Paso's downtown and serves as a testament
to Mr. Crespo's creativity and entrepreneurial spirit; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Pastor
Crespo, Jr., on the success of La Casa del Puro and extend to him and
his staff sincere best wishes for continued good fortune; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for La Casa del Puro as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.