H.R. No. 1543 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play an essential role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and those enterprises that build a record of dependability and longevity are indeed deserving of recognition; and WHEREAS, Sno-Cup was established in June 1980 by the late Victor and Maria Valadez, and today, the iconic Robstown restaurant is operated by their son, Victor Valadez Jr.; a member of the Sno-Cup team for nearly three decades, he is continuing the tradition of excellence established by his parents with the help of his six employees; and WHEREAS, Located at the corner of Main Street and Western Avenue, Sno-Cup has developed a loyal following with its shaved ice, which comes in a variety of fruit flavors, as well as with lunch and dinner items ranging from Mexican food to hamburgers and fries; and WHEREAS, By creating jobs and helping to strengthen the economic environment of Robstown, Sno-Cup is contributing to the vitality of that community, and Victor Valadez Jr. and his staff may indeed take pride in this beloved local eatery; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Sno-Cup as a longtime Robstown business and extend to all those associated with the restaurant sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Sno-Cup as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1543 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House