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House
Resolution 669
By:
Representatives Parrish of the
156th,
Channell of the
116th,
Gardner of the
57th,
Stephens of the
164th,
and Shaw of the
176th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Murphy's Restaurant and owner Mr. Tom Murphy; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
for almost 30 years, Mr. Tom Murphy has been providing culinary delights in a
relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere at Murphy's Restaurant in the Virginia
Highlands neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Murphy opened Murphy's Restaurant in 1980 when he was 22 years old, inspired
by a marketing assignment for a management class while in his senior year at
Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS,
what began as a small deli quickly grew into a full service restaurant that
required a move to the restaurant's larger, current location at 997 Virginia
Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, or as the restaurant's motto states, "where Virginia
and Highlands meet"; and
WHEREAS,
Murphy's Restaurant has earned a reputation for the place to find the perfect
combination of comfort food and unpretentious service in a cozy and vibrant
setting; and
WHEREAS,
the restaurant has been viewed as a catalyst in revitalizing the decaying
Virginia Highlands neighborhood into the area's present reputation as one of
Atlanta's most vibrant restaurant and shopping districts; and
WHEREAS,
much of the restaurant's success can be attributed to its offering guests
high-quality food at a great value in a comfortable atmosphere, where each
person feels a sense of belonging; and
WHEREAS,
now one of the most successful and long-standing restaurants in Atlanta,
Murphy's Restaurant's delicious seasonally-based menu has been recognized by
ZAGAT
as one of the best restaurants for traditional American fare and has been named
Best Brunch in Atlanta by Airtran's
GO
Magazine and AOL's
City
Guide; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Murphy has developed one of the most popular and fashionable restaurants in
the city of Atlanta and Murphy's Restaurant continues to thrive as the heart and
soul of the Virginia Highlands neighborhood.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Mr. Tom Murphy for his vision, commitment, and passion in
maintaining a culinary icon, Murphy's Restaurant, and commend him for the
incredible gastronomical delights he provides in a relaxed atmosphere each
day.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Tom
Murphy.