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This resolution congratulates Taek and Nancy Kim for their 29-year ownership of the Pulga de Alamo, a large flea market (pulga means "flea" in Spanish) located in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The resolution highlights the couple's significant achievements, including expanding the market from 28 to over 70 acres, supporting approximately 1,500 vendors, and creating hundreds of jobs annually. The document also emphasizes the market's unique cultural aspect, particularly its popular dance hall (El Domo) that has gained viral social media attention. The resolution notes the Kims' personal backgrounds—Taek is an immigrant from South Korea, and Nancy is Mexican American—and their shared history of working in flea markets since childhood. By recognizing their hard work and dedication, the Texas House of Representatives officially commends the Kims for transforming the Pulga de Alamo into a renowned center of commerce and culture, and formally extends best wishes for their continued success, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared as a token of appreciation.

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