H.R. No. 1867
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant and Bakery in
Windcrest has won the loyalty of many area residents while
contributing to the prosperity of the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by his grandmother's cooking, owner and
head chef Garlan L. McPherson opened Mrs. Kitchen in 2011, offering
a variety of southern and soul food favorites; originally located
on the East Side of San Antonio, Mrs. Kitchen has since outgrown the
1,700-square-foot cottage, and in 2021, the restaurant moved to a
new 8,000-square-foot space in Windcrest; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McPherson is a native of San Antonio, and he
previously served as a Bexar County probation officer; he holds a
bachelor's degree from Texas Lutheran University; and
WHEREAS, By creating jobs and furthering the unique character
of their communities, locally owned businesses are integral to the
Texas economy, and Mrs. Kitchen is to be commended for furthering
the proud entrepreneurial tradition of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant
and Bakery on its success and extend to Garlan McPherson and 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 the restaurant as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gervin-Hawkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1867 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House