SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa Sr. for his outstanding
success as an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry; and
WHEREAS, Pancho Ochoa is the patriarch of a family that
operates three successful restaurant chains with multiple
locations on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border; he got his
start more than 40 years ago by opening a small restaurant known
as El Pollo Loco, which grew to include locations in Mexico and
Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, After selling the Pollo Loco concept to the
Denny's Corporation, he created Taco Palenque in Laredo in 1987,
and the restaurant has expanded to include numerous successful
franchises; in 2005, he further broadened the family's
restaurant business by opening the Palenque Grill, which was so
popular that the original location was forced to expand after
only three weeks; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ochoa and his family have been successful in
this highly competitive industry by maintaining high standards
of food quality and consistency and by ensuring that each
restaurant is managed by a unified team that provides exceptional
customer service; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary restaurateur and entrepreneur, he
has inspired countless others with his hard work and
determination to succeed, and it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa Sr. on his
outstanding achievements and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard 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 February 6, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate