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      H.R. No. 1248       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Richard Palacios II, owner of Tony's Siesta and   co-owner of Atlee's Rally in San Antonio, has distinguished himself   as an outstanding example of the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lone   Star State; and          WHEREAS, Operated by Tony Lopez for two decades, Tony's   Siesta originally opened as Tony's Bar in 1999; after a brief period   of closure for renovations, "Andy" Palacios assumed ownership of   the business in 2020 and renamed it Tony's Siesta in homage to   Mr. Lopez's retirement; serving such popular drinks as its   signature Siesta Rita and aguas frescas, he continues to honor the   cantina's proud legacy by playing Latin music and preserving its   historic exterior; and          WHEREAS, As co-owner of Atlee's Rally, Mr. Palacios helped   launch the St. Paul Square sports bar during the NCAA Men's Final   Four basketball tournament in April 2025; the establishment is   named for architect Atlee B. Ayers, who lived in San Antonio and   served as the state architect of Texas during the early 20th   century; painted in the colors of the city's beloved Spurs   basketball team, the bar is a welcoming space for watching sports,   and its offerings include a wide range of beers and craft cocktails;   and          WHEREAS, In addition to his many entrepreneurial endeavors,   Mr. Palacios frequently assists in planning such community events   as chili cook-offs, birthday parties, and gatherings for the city's   annual Fiesta celebrations; and          WHEREAS, Through his creativity, resilience, and hard work,   Andy Palacios has earned his businesses the status of treasured   community institutions, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his   achievements; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize Richard Palacios II for his   contributions to the San Antonio community as owner of Tony's   Siesta and co-owner of Atlee's Rally and extend to him sincere best   wishes for continued success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Palacios as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Martinez Fischer   Bernal     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1248 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House