H.R. No. 2248
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard in Saint Jo has
been selected as one of the 10 Texas Wineries Tucked Away and Worth
the Drive by Texas Wine and Trail Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Red River Valley region of North
Texas, the Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard was once one of the
leading ostrich ranches in the Southwest; owners Patrick and Julie
Whitehead eventually transitioned the facilities into a winery,
tasting room, and offices, and seven of the distinctive birds for
which the operation is named still may be found on the property; and
WHEREAS, Texas Wine and Trail Magazine chose the Blue Ostrich
for its list not only for its outstanding wines but also because the
winery is a unique place off the beaten path, and the owners provide
visitors with an enjoyable and informative wine-tasting
experience; and
WHEREAS, Locally owned businesses make a welcome
contribution to the prosperity and remarkable character of their
communities, and the owners and staff of Blue Ostrich Winery and
Vineyard may reflect with pride on the reputation for excellence
that they have achieved; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Blue Ostrich Winery and
Vineyard on its selection as one of the 10 Texas Wineries Tucked
Away and Worth the Drive and extend to owners Patrick and Julie
Whitehead and all those associated with the winery sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2248 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House