H.R. No. 279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since entering the restaurant industry more than
four decades ago, Juan Francisco Ochoa has built an impressive
legacy of success as a businessman and restaurateur; and
WHEREAS, "Pancho" Ochoa founded El Pollo Loco in his native
city of Guasave, Mexico, in 1975, featuring a menu based on family
recipes; within just four years, the business expanded into a
thriving chain of 85 restaurants throughout Mexico, and in 1980,
the first El Pollo Loco location in the United States opened its
doors in Los Angeles; the chain continued to grow, encompassing
more than a dozen U.S. locations over the next two years, and in
1983 the company was sold to Denny's; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic entrepreneur chose Laredo as the place
for his next venture, Taco Palenque, which opened in 1987; the Taco
Palenque chain has since expanded throughout South Texas, and in
2005 Mr. Ochoa made his first foray into full-service restaurants
with the establishment of Palenque Grill, a brand that today
includes locations in Laredo, McAllen, and San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ochoa is supported in all his endeavors by his
loving wife, Flérida, and he has had the pleasure of seeing his
children and grandchildren join him in his ventures; his
accomplishments as an entrepreneur have contributed to the creation
of thousands of jobs in Mexico and in the United States, and in 2011
he had the honor of being named the BusinessPerson of the Year by
the Laredo Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Ochoa has demonstrated the values of hard
work, perseverance, and resourcefulness in the pursuit of his
goals, creating a solid foundation for the next generation of Ochoa
family business leaders, and his lifetime achievements are truly
deserving of special commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Juan Francisco Ochoa for his successful
career in the restaurant industry and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ochoa as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Muñoz, Jr.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 279 was adopted by the House on
February 15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House