H.R. No. 174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 50th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Irfan Motiwala is reaching that
significant milestone in his life on September 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mumbai, India, in 1971, Mr. Motiwala and his
brother Sajid immigrated to the United States in 1992, and they soon
began working in a small jewelry store in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by his role model, Warren Buffett,
Mr. Motiwala and his brother saved enough money to open their own
store, starting with a kiosk in Houston; in 1997, they opened Regal
Jewelers in Victoria, and the business continues to thrive today;
and
WHEREAS, An American citizen since 2013, Mr. Motiwala is also
the co-owner of Alings Chinese Bistro in Sugar Land; when he is not
busy with his various enterprises, he delights in reading, watching
movies, and hanging out with his children; and
WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, Irfan Motiwala may
reflect with great satisfaction on his many achievements, and it is
a pleasure to join his friends and loved ones in honoring him on
this memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Irfan
Motiwala on his 50th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Motiwala as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 174 was adopted by the House on
September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House