SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano of Austin; and
WHEREAS, Carmelo Mauro's first outstanding establishment
opened as a restaurant in Houston in 1981; Carmelo's of Austin
opened on October 11, 1985, in the Old Depot Hotel building; the
restaurant is known for its exceptional cuisine and service, and
much of its popularity is due to the expertise of its loyal,
longtime employees; and
WHEREAS, Founder and owner Carmelo Mauro has been recognized
by the National Restaurant Association as the Cornerstone
Humanitarian of the Year, and Carmelo and his wife, Hilary, actively
support such organizations as the Texas Advocacy Project and the
Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mauro is a past president of the Texas Restaurant
Association, and he has been inducted into that association's
Hall of Honor; he was voted Chef of Chefs in 2014, and both of his
restaurants have received the prestigious seal of Ospitalitá
Italiana from the Italian government; and
WHEREAS, Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano is a mainstay of
Austin's thriving restaurant scene, and it is truly fitting that
the restaurant receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Carmelo Mauro and the members of the
staff of Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano on their commitment to
serving excellent and authentic Italian cuisine and extend to all
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the restaurant as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate