H.R. No. 11 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mahesh's Kitchen, a new Indian restaurant in Sugar Land, celebrated its grand opening on September 10, 2021; and WHEREAS, Situated in the Sugar Land Town Square retail development, Mahesh's Kitchen was established by the husband-and-wife team of Neelesh and Shubhangi Musale, and it was named in honor of Ms. Musale's younger brother, Mahesh Puranik, who was admitted to the famed Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, but passed away before he could attend; and WHEREAS, This fine-dining restaurant features a 2,000-square-foot interior centered around an exhibition kitchen and a bar, with seating for 85 in the main dining room and 26 on the patio; relying on fresh organic ingredients, the menu includes traditional Indian homestyle favorites and family recipes as well as modern fusion dishes; every three months, the restaurant will receive a shipment of 300 pounds of spices from India, ground under the direction and specifications of Mr. Musale's aunt; and WHEREAS, Independent businesses that reflect the vibrant cultural diversity of their communities are to be commended for the important role they play in the spirit and prosperity of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to welcome Mahesh's Kitchen to the Sugar Land culinary scene; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the grand opening of Mahesh's Kitchen and extend to Neelesh and Shubhangi Musale and their staff sincere best wishes for success; 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. Jetton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 11 was adopted by the House on September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House