Bill Text: TX HCR48 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating Roanoke as the official Unique Dining Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-22 - Filed [HCR48 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-HCR48-Introduced.html
| 89R1809 AMB-D | ||
| By: Bumgarner | H.C.R. No. 48 | |
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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 | ||
| around 10,800, 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 | ||
| 60 eating establishments that make it 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 | ||
| gourmet food to Mexican specialties; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Not far away, additional 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 89th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate Roanoke as the official Unique Dining Capital of | ||
| Texas; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section | ||
| 391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect | ||
| until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally | ||
| passed by the legislature. | ||
