84R25267 RMA-D
By: Kacal H.R. No. 2679
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austin-based Tequila 512 was awarded Best in Show in
the silver/gold tequila category at the 15th Annual San Francisco
World Spirits Competition held in March 2015; and
WHEREAS, This international event features a panel of 41
renowned spirits connoisseurs evaluating more than 1,500 liquors
from across the globe; at this year's competition, Tequila 512 was
presented with the prestigious double gold medal, which is awarded
only to entrants that are unanimously voted superior, and the
company subsequently won the coveted Best in Show title in the
sweepstakes round; and
WHEREAS, First setting out to craft an original tequila
recipe in 2007, the company's founder, Scott Willis, worked
tirelessly for the next five years to get the business off the
ground; since its official launch in November 2012, the company has
enjoyed dramatic growth and has garnered widespread acclaim,
capturing gold medals at both the 2013 SFWSC and the SIP Awards and
being crowned best tequila at the Austin Tequila Fest for two
consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas benefits greatly from a vibrant,
diversified economy, and independent businesses are to be commended
for the vital role they play in furthering the prosperity of the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tequila 512 on winning Best in Show
at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and extend to
Scott Willis and his employees sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.