Bill Text: TX HCR90 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring the Texas Chili Parlor in Austin.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-15 - Signed by the Governor [HCR90 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HCR90-Enrolled.html

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H.C.R. No. 90

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Texas Chili Parlor in Austin has long been a
gathering place, a haven, and a refuge for the members and staffers
of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, A hole-in-the-wall restaurant on Lavaca Street,
only a short walk from the State Capitol, the Chili Parlor was
founded in February 1976, and, perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not,
chili was declared the official state dish of Texas not long after;
and
WHEREAS, From its earliest days, the Chili Parlor has drawn a
diverse crowd of patrons, from the Austin writers, artists, actors,
and musicians who called themselves the Mad Dogs in the 1970s to the
countless legislators, state employees, and visitors to the State
Capitol who have fueled themselves with the parlor's seven
varieties of chili; and
WHEREAS, The restaurant is featured in the opening lines of
Guy Clark's song "Dublin Blues"--"I wish I was in Austin in the
Chili Parlor bar, drinkin' Mad Dog Margaritas and not carin' where
you are"--and it was featured in a scene in the Quentin Tarantino
movie Death Proof; it has been a favorite haunt of such notable
Texans as Larry L. King, Willie Nelson, and Ann Richards; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the hard work of owner Scott Zublin,
general manager Russell Rich, and its longtime staff, the Chili
Parlor remains one of the treasures of Austin, welcoming all who
walk through its doors with a "bowl of red" and a colorfully named
adult beverage; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 45 years, the Texas Chili Parlor has
earned the loyalty and affection of the Texas Capitol community as
well as countless Austin residents, and it has attained the status
of a beloved community institution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the Texas Chili Parlor and extend to all those
associated with the restaurant sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Chili Parlor as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Rodriguez
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 90 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 90 was adopted by the Senate on
April 27, 2021, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor