H.R. No. 689
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dennis Byrd, president of Island Famous Inc., has
announced plans to open a new location of The Spot restaurant at
William P. Hobby Airport in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1998, The Spot was first built from three
vacant houses that were moved to a lot on Seawall Boulevard in
Galveston, and it has long been a popular gathering place for local
residents; when the restaurant opened, Mr. Byrd joined the staff as
a dishwasher, and he worked his way up to become a chef before
purchasing the business in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Byrd's able leadership, the business
expanded to become Island Famous, an umbrella organization that
encompasses The Spot as well as a number of other enterprises,
including Tiki Bar, Squeeze Ritas & Tequilas, Rum Shack, and Side
Yard, which are all located at the site of the original restaurant;
over the years, Island Famous has also established two beachfront
hotels in the area; and
WHEREAS, The Spot's location at Hobby Airport is expected to
open in the winter of 2024; in addition to the airport branch, The
Spot is set to open another site in League City later this year; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, vision, and expertise,
Dennis Byrd has furthered The Spot's reputation as a beloved
Galveston institution, and the restaurant's new location at Hobby
Airport is sure to be a welcome addition to the Houston business
scene; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dennis Byrd on establishing a new
location of The Spot restaurant at William P. Hobby Airport and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Byrd as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 689 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House