H.R. No. 2248

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard in Saint Jo has
	been selected as one of the 10 Texas Wineries Tucked Away and Worth
	the Drive by Texas Wine and Trail Magazine; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the Red River Valley region of North
	Texas, the Blue Ostrich Winery and Vineyard was once one of the
	leading ostrich ranches in the Southwest; owners Patrick and Julie
	Whitehead eventually transitioned the facilities into a winery,
	tasting room, and offices, and seven of the distinctive birds for
	which the operation is named still may be found on the property; and
	WHEREAS, Texas Wine and Trail Magazine chose the Blue Ostrich
	for its list not only for its outstanding wines but also because the
	winery is a unique place off the beaten path, and the owners provide
	visitors with an enjoyable and informative wine-tasting
	experience; and
	WHEREAS, Locally owned businesses make a welcome
	contribution to the prosperity and remarkable character of their
	communities, and the owners and staff of Blue Ostrich Winery and
	Vineyard may reflect with pride on the reputation for excellence
	that they have achieved; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the Blue Ostrich Winery and
	Vineyard on its selection as one of the 10 Texas Wineries Tucked
	Away and Worth the Drive and extend to owners Patrick and Julie
	Whitehead and all those associated with the winery sincere best
	wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead as an expression of high regard
	by the Texas House of Representatives.
	Springer
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2248 was adopted by the House on May
	21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House