H.R. No. 48
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff in Dallas is
welcoming a vibrant addition to its retail scene with the grand
opening of the Bishop Arts Winery on June 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Occupying a vintage 80-year-old building, this
notable new establishment will feature a diverse collection of
wines from vineyards across the state, including its own brand of
red and white wines crafted from Texas-grown grapes, and plans to
have regular wine tastings; and
WHEREAS, The winery's opening represents the culmination of a
two-year-long effort on the part of owner Elias Rodriguez and his
wife, Dolores; a resident of the Oak Cliff area since childhood,
Mr. Rodriguez developed his interest in winemaking after spending
time with a German family as a soldier in the U.S. Army during the
1980s; and
WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital
role in the state's economic prosperity while also enhancing the
cultural landscape of their communities, and it is indeed a
pleasure to recognize this promising new venture as it opens its
doors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Elias and
Dolores Rodriguez on the opening of their new business, the Bishop
Arts Winery, and extend to them sincere best wishes for success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 48 was adopted by the House on June
21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House