SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe Haliti of Joe's Italian Restaurant in Montgomery
County for his generous community service during the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Joe's Italian Restaurant was one of the many
restaurants to close its dining space in the early days of the
pandemic; as owner Joe Haliti managed a limited curbside service,
his heart went out to busy first responders and health care
workers in the region who might have trouble getting food easily
without the risk of exposure to the virus; and
WHEREAS, Joe worked with his brother and nephew to devise a
plan during the initial wave of the pandemic, and with the
generous support of community members, his restaurant was able to
prepare and distribute 25,000 meals to frontline workers; the
popular restaurant resumed its mission during the summer spike in
COVID-19 cases and was able to prepare and donate more than
50,000 meals; this second round of meals extended the
restaurant's outreach to include first responders and vulnerable
community members in Montgomery, Harris, Jefferson, and Walker
Counties; and
WHEREAS, Texans are known for their generous hearts and
spirits; Joe Haliti and his crew of volunteers have exemplified
the highest ideals of charitable service in a time of crisis, and
they are indeed deserving of recognition for their generous
support of Texas' first responders and of others in need; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize Joe Haliti as a treasured citizen
and commend him and all who helped Joe's Italian Restaurant to
donate nourishing meals to frontline workers and vulnerable
citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Joe Haliti as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate