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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Celebrated restaurateur Juan Francisco Ochoa has |
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been named the 2011 BusinessPerson of the Year by the Laredo Chamber |
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of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, The founder of El Pollo Loco, "Pancho" Ochoa started |
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that business in 1975 as a roadside chicken stand in Guasave, |
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Mexico, and in just four years developed it into a thriving chain |
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with 85 restaurants in 20 cities in Northern Mexico; in 1980, he |
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introduced Americans to El Pollo Loco with a Los Angeles location, |
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and two years later, he expanded to 17 more locations across the |
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United States; the successful franchise was sold to Denny's in |
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1983; and |
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WHEREAS, This accomplished entrepreneur soon made plans for |
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another restaurant venture, and in 1987, he opened Taco Palenque in |
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Laredo; the fast-food Mexican eatery has since been replicated 14 |
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times over with five locations in Laredo and others in San Antonio, |
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McAllen, Brownsville, Cotulla, Mission, and Houston; most |
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recently, Mr. Ochoa opened the Palenque Grill, a full-service |
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Mexican restaurant, with locations in Laredo and McAllen; from the |
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beginning, Mr. Ochoa has been supported by his wife, Flerida, and |
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today the couple's 6 children and 15 grandchildren all take an |
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active role in the family business; and |
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WHEREAS, A gifted and hardworking chef and businessman, |
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Pancho Ochoa has delighted countless diners, while creating jobs |
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and opportunities throughout South Texas, and he is truly deserving |
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of this special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Juan |
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Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa on being named the 2011 BusinessPerson of |
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the Year by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ochoa as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Raymond |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on June |
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28, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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