Bill Text: TX HCR117 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Introduced
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Bill Title: Designating Roanoke as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-05-25 - Placed on intent calendar [HCR117 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HCR117-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Designating Roanoke as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-05-25 - Placed on intent calendar [HCR117 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HCR117-Introduced.html
82R13403 JH-D | ||
By: Parker | H.C.R. No. 117 |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas enjoys a far-reaching reputation | ||
for its diverse and distinctive foods and for its many highly | ||
regarded restaurants; and | ||
WHEREAS, While exceptional eateries can be found throughout | ||
the state, certain communities stand apart for offering a | ||
concentration of popular and unique restaurants; of these, the city | ||
of Roanoke is deserving of particular recognition for being an | ||
immensely popular dining destination; and | ||
WHEREAS, Roanoke is of modest size, with a population of | ||
6,000, yet its lineup of notable restaurants attracts patrons from | ||
throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as well as from other | ||
parts of the state; this charming city includes more than 40 eating | ||
establishments, and they combine to make Roanoke a diner's delight; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Oak Street in downtown Roanoke is a compelling | ||
destination for patrons, and the many vintage buildings in this | ||
attractive district have earned it a spot on the National Register | ||
of Historic Places; moreover, the downtown businesses present a | ||
great variety of cuisines and dining experiences, ranging from | ||
four-star gourmet food to Mexican specialties; and | ||
WHEREAS, Not far away, more thriving restaurants are found | ||
along Highway 377/Front Street, and other areas of Roanoke also | ||
uphold the city's tradition of good eating; these include the Byron | ||
Nelson Parkway/Business 114 thoroughfare and the intersection of | ||
Highways 377 and 114; and | ||
WHEREAS, The individuality and outstanding quality of | ||
Roanoke's dining spots have earned this historic community the | ||
admiration of numerous culinary enthusiasts and have made it a | ||
favorite place to visit, and the city's flourishing restaurant | ||
scene is a testament to the eclectic and delicious epicurean | ||
offerings of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby designate Roanoke as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas. |