H.R. No. 1229 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Joy and Greg Booth are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their establishment, E. J. Wills Gastropub in McKinney; and WHEREAS, After launching the business in Dallas, the couple relocated it to McKinney in 2018 to provide another option for residents of the city's west side; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Booth have strived to make E. J. Wills a neighborly, comfortable gathering place for all; the restaurant hosts spirit nights for local organizations, as well as fundraisers with guest bartenders from area charities, and patrons can often enjoy live music and trivia events; and WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to the local economy are important components of a prosperous future, and Joy and Greg Booth are deserving of recognition for the positive role their establishment plays in the McKinney community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joy and Greg Booth on the fifth anniversary of E. J. Wills Gastropub in McKinney and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Booths as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frazier ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1229 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House