TITLE: Congratulating the Dixie Chicken in College Station on receiving a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Dixie Chicken in College Station on receiving a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Dixie Chicken of College Station has been named a recipient of a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission; and WHEREAS, An initiative of the Texas Historical Commission's Community Heritage Division, the Texas Treasure Business Award program was created in 2005; the award recognizes businesses that have provided jobs and enriched the local economy for 50 years or more, and it pays tribute to the exceptional historical contributions of these well-established enterprises; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1974 by Don Anz and Don Ganter, the Dixie Chicken is located in the Northgate district of College Station near the campus of Texas A&M University; the country-style bar has served burgers and beers to countless students, former students, families, local residents, and visitors over the years; since Mr. Ganter's death in 2004, his daughters, Jennifer Ganter and Katy Jackson, have operated the beloved establishment; and WHEREAS, Local businesses of long standing play a vital role in the culture and economy of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the Dixie Chicken for the high regard it has enjoyed in the College Station community over the past half century; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Dixie Chicken in College Station on receiving a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission and extend to the 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 Dixie Chicken as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dyson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1517 was adopted by the House on June 2, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House