Bill Text: TX HR2261 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring the Good Luck Cafe in El Paso and recognizing its owners, the Puentes family, for more than 50 years in the restaurant business.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR2261 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR2261-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2261

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Locally owned businesses contribute significantly
to the economic vitality of communities across the Lone Star State,
and the Good Luck Cafe in El Paso is one such enterprise; and
WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the Puentes family has owned
and operated this popular eatery; in the early 1960s, Joe Ruben
Puentes opened the Good Luck Tavern in downtown El Paso; he
subsequently relocated the business to Alameda Avenue, and in 1968,
Mr. Puentes opened the Good Luck Cafe in a renovated gas station
across the street; and
WHEREAS, His wife, Elvira G. Puentes, joined the day-to-day
operation of the business in 1972, and she and other family members
have overseen the restaurant since the death of Mr. Puentes in 1976;
and
WHEREAS, The cafe features hearty Mexican and American fare
such as burritos and cheeseburgers, and over the years, the
restaurant's menudo and caldo de res have become particular
favorites of its faithful patrons; and
WHEREAS, By offering good food in a comfortable and welcoming
setting, the Good Luck Cafe remains a cherished community
institution, and the continuing hard work of Elvira Puentes and
others indeed merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Good Luck Cafe for more than half a
century of service to the El Paso community and extend to its owners
and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Puentes family as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2261 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House