TITLE: Commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Nickel Sandwich Grill in Houston.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Nickel Sandwich Grill in Houston.

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WHEREAS, The Nickel Sandwich Grill in Houston celebrated its 24th anniversary on April 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, The restaurant's founder, Craig Presley, grew up in the historic Fifth Ward neighborhood and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School and Texas Southern University; he owned and operated a Blimpie franchise for two years before joining the Houston Independent School District to teach biology to at-risk students; determined to own his own business and to set an example of entrepreneurship for area youth, he cashed in his teacher retirement to establish a restaurant in the Fifth Ward; the Nickel Sandwich Grill opened its doors in March 2001; over the years, the restaurant has given back to the community by sponsoring school and neighborhood activities and participating in summer youth employment programs; and WHEREAS, The Nickel Sandwich Grill has won the loyalty of many Houston residents while contributing to the prosperity of the local economy, and it has attained the status of a treasured community institution; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Nickel Sandwich Grill 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 business as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1044 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House