SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 322
WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated restaurants add flavor
and diversity to the communities of Texas, and in February 2019,
24 Karrots is celebrating its grand opening as the first vegan
café in Kilgore; and
WHEREAS, This unique eatery is owned and operated by
Sumeyye Samento and her daughter, Desiree Samford; formerly a
private chef in California, Ms. Samento moved to Kilgore to study
in the Culinary Arts program at Kilgore College; a vegan for 15
years, Ms. Samento began developing vegan versions of popular
baked goods for her friends, including cakes and French toast,
and she started selling them through local outlets; and
WHEREAS, On Valentine's Day 2019, Ms. Samento and Ms. Samford
held a soft opening of 24 Karrots, with the enthusiastic assistance
of Ms. Samford's five-year-old daughter, Evonáe Alda; starting with
cinnamon rolls and other pastries, the café's menu is entirely
plant-based and features locally sourced organic ingredients, and
Ms. Samento and Ms. Samford plan to continue introducing a variety
of new fare; and
WHEREAS, By offering the residents of Kilgore a unique
selection of healthy and delicious vegan dishes, 24 Karrots is
contributing to the prosperity and cultural richness of its
community, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize Ms. Samento
and Ms. Samford for their creativity and entrepreneurship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Sumeyye Samento and Desiree
Samford on the grand opening of 24 Karrots and extend to them
sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Ms. Samento and Ms. Samford as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate