89R15895 DSH-D By: Lozano H.R. No. 469 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Moo-Moo has opened its third location in Port Lavaca, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the popular fried chicken restaurant; and WHEREAS, Founded by Milton Neitsch Sr., the first Moo-Moo restaurant was built on South Moody Street in Victoria in 1966; after 45 years of working in the business established by his father, Lewis Neitsch sold the restaurant to a fellow Victoria resident in 2015; and WHEREAS, The new owner, Mark Shoemake, retained the beloved eatery's menu and staff; he opened a second Moo-Moo location in Victoria in 2017, and the new Port Lavaca restaurant opened in January 2025; Moo-Moo has been voted "Best Fried Chicken" by Victoria Advocate readers many times; and WHEREAS, Since its inception nearly six decades ago, Moo-Moo has won the loyalty and appreciation of generations of customers, and the restaurant's new location is sure to be a welcome addition to the Port Lavaca community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Moo-Moo on the opening of its third location and extend to owner Mark Shoemake and his staff sincere best wishes for continued success with this new venture; 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.