SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Taek and Nancy Kim have
been the owners of the Pulga de Alamo, one of the largest and
busiest flea markets in the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Mr. and Mrs. Kim purchased the Pulga de
Alamo, which spanned 28 acres at the time, and its structures
were dated; over the years, they worked to expand the market to
its current size of more than 70 acres, and with its estimated
1,500 vendors, the shopping destination generates hundreds of
jobs annually; and
WHEREAS, The pulga, the Spanish word for "flea," has also
become a one-of-a-kind dance hall; on the weekends, its main
floor, known as El Domo, is filled with dancers in unique attire
who draw people in from near and far to see the spectacle;
amassing hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, the
dancers and the market alike are now a viral sensation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kim, who is an immigrant from South Korea, and
Mrs. Kim, who is Mexican American, both grew up in the Rio Grande
Valley, and as children they each frequented local flea markets
to sell various items; the couple owned the Mercedes Flea Market
prior to purchasing the Pulga de Alamo, and these lifelong
experiences have given them the vision to grow the pulga to where
it is today; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work and dedication, Taek and
Nancy Kim have transformed the Pulga de Alamo into a renowned
center for commerce and culture in the Rio Grande Valley, and
they are indeed deserving of recognition for all that they have
achieved; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Taek and Nancy Kim on their 29
years as the owners of the Pulga de Alamo 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 Mr. and Mrs. Kim as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa of Nueces
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate