TITLE: Honoring Eden East Restaurant & Farm on its contributions to the Austin business community.

SUMMARY: Honoring Eden East Restaurant & Farm on its contributions to the Austin business community.

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WHEREAS, Entrepreneurs and the small businesses they create play an essential role in the Texas economy, generating jobs and enhancing the overall vitality of the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Eden East Restaurant & Farm has built an admirable reputation in the Austin area and made an important contribution to the city's vibrant dining scene; and WHEREAS, Eden East benefits from the inspired leadership of executive chef and co-owner Sonya Cot , and her partner, David Barrow, as well as projects manager and co-owner Kaycee Braden; formerly known as Springdale Farm, Eden East Farm opened a farm-to-table restaurant in 2013, and after several years with the establishment, Ms. Cot  took over the farm's operations when founding co-owners Glenn and Paula Foore stepped down in 2018; and WHEREAS, The owners and staff of Eden East are helping to make the enterprise a Lone Star success story, and they may take justifiable pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Eden East Restaurant & Farm as a noteworthy member of the Austin business community and extend to all those associated with Eden East sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Eden East as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rodriguez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1713 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House